General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Richmond High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Maintenance Officer to support the upkeep of departmental schools and grounds across NSW. The role involves routine maintenance, safety reporting and coordinating supplies to ensure functional learning environments.

You will assist with classroom and facilities set-up, movement of furniture, and must communicate effectively with staff. A collaborative approach and attention to safety are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Planning and prioritising skills with a focus on efficient maintenance workflows.
• Clear and effective communication with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of Departmental School/grounds.
• Assist with setup and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies; monitor equipment and report faults.

Skills

Planning and prioritising

Communication

Job description

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.

Talent Pool

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.

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 NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.