General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Neutral Bay Public School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a General Assistant at Neutral Bay Public School to support the routine maintenance and upkeep of the school grounds and facilities. You will assist with furniture setup and removal for activities, manage supplies, and report faults and safety issues as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes planning, prioritising tasks, and strong communication to coordinate with staff and students, contributing to a safe and well-maintained learning environment.

Qualifications

• To be successful you will need to have good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of tasks relating to the routine maintenance and upkeep of a Departmental School/grounds.
• Assist with the set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment and report faults.

Skills

Planning

Prioritisation

Communication

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Neutral Bay Public School (0000BDNQ)

General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Neutral Bay Public School - 0000BDNQ

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900158505

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $42,348.00 - $54,446 (up to 20 years of age) then $60,496 - $64,741.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Neutral Bay Public School

Staffing Area Northern Beaches

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 99531798

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

This role is vital to the maintenance and upkeep of departmental schools.

To be successful in the role you will need to have good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.

You will perform a range of tasks relating to the routine maintenance and upkeep of a Departmental School/grounds. The role may assist with the set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities. You will identify and report maintenance and safety issues. You will receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment and report faults.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

Neutral Bay Public School, enrolment 672 students, including 48% from a language background other than English, comprises 25 regular classes and two opportunity classes for high potential and gifted students. The school has a long tradition of academic excellence and is proud of its outstanding reputation for providing quality programs in all curriculum areas.

The school administrative staff provide essential support that enables smooth daily operations and fosters a positive learning environment. Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach are essential. This will ensure seamless communication and coordination across all areas, from managing resources to supporting staff, students and the parent community. By working together, the administrative team helps create a cohesive and efficient school community where everyone can thrive.

Special Notes

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Targeted Question 1

Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal supervision (max 300 words)

Targeted Question 2

Provide an example of how you have identified and managed a potential hazard requiring maintenance (max 300 words)

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