General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Tallawong High School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallawong High School in Sydney's north-west region is seeking a General Assistant (Full Time, Ongoing) to support routine maintenance and upkeep of a departmental school and grounds.

You will plan and prioritise work, communicate with staff, assist with setting up and removing furniture for activities, identify safety issues, and manage reception, storage, and distribution of supplies while reporting faults.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and prioritise work with good communication skills.
• Experience working with school staff or in administrative roles is advantageous.
• Attention to safety and maintenance reporting is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Tallawong High School (0000BF6R)

General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Tallawong High School - 0000BF6R

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

30-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.

Remuneration

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.

Contact Details

School Name: Tallawong High School (Prov)

Staffing Area: Blacktown

FTE: 1.000

Contact Name: Carole Martin

Contact Phone number: [phone]

Contact School Admin: 99999999

About the School

Tallawong High School is a new school in Sydney’s north west growth corridor, Dharug Country. The school will open with Stage 4 in 2027, growing to full capacity for 1000 students and the first Year 12 cohort in 2031. The school has end-of-trip facilities for staff and is close to public transport. This role offers an opportunity to join the foundation team and contribute to establishing high-quality administrative systems that support a school of excellence. Our professional and adaptable School Administrative Officers will support efficient school operations and provide high-quality service to students, staff, families, and the wider community.

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 .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.