General Assistant - Part Time (0.2FTE) - Ongoing - Towamba Public School

NSW Government; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A state government department is seeking a General Assistant for Towamba Public School. This part-time role involves maintaining the school and its grounds, including setting up and removing furniture, reporting safety issues, and distributing supplies. Applicants must demonstrate experience in property maintenance and managing hazards. The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $22.81 to $33.50 depending on experience and age, with applications submitted online only.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a property with minimal supervision.
• Experience in identifying and managing maintenance hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and upkeep of the school and its grounds.
• Assist with the setup and removal of furniture for activities.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.

Skills

Maintenance and safety issue identification

Task prioritization

Equipment monitoring

Job description

General Assistant - Part Time (0.2FTE) - Ongoing - Towamba Public School (0000B48V)

Location

Towamba Public School

Salary

The salary range for this position is $22.81 (junior) to $25.67 after 12 months or at age 20, and $33.50 adult rate per hour. The total salary package includes employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

05-Dec-2025

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

About the Role

This role is vital to the maintenance and upkeep of departmental schools. You will perform a range of tasks relating to the routine maintenance and upkeep of a Departmental School and its grounds, including setting up and removing furniture and equipment for school activities.

• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies.
• Monitor equipment and report faults.
• Assist with the setup and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.

Application Requirements

If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly detail how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

You must answer both targeted questions in your cover letter:

• Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal supervision (max 300 words).
• Provide an example of how you have identified and managed a potential hazard requiring maintenance (max 300 words).

Applicants must submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

At interview, you will be required to provide proof of identity, complete a CRIMTRAC declaration and, as this is a child‑related position, obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (if not already held).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Closing Statement

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