General Assistant - Part Time (0.3 FTE) - Ongoing - Pelaw Main Public School

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pelaw Main Public School in the Newcastle region is seeking a General Assistant for part-time hours (0.3 FTE) on an ongoing basis. The role supports routine maintenance and upkeep of the school facilities, with duties including furniture setup/removal, supplies handling and fault reporting.

The NSW Department of Education emphasises teamwork, safety and reliable planning to contribute to a high-quality learning environment for students across the district.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and upkeep tasks.
• Ability to receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep of departmental schools.
• 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.
• Report faults and support site operations.

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant - Part Time (0.3 FTE) - Ongoing - Pelaw Main Public School (0000BF78)

General Assistant - Part Time (0.3 FTE) - Ongoing - Pelaw Main Public School - 0000BF78

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900159878

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $23.49 (junior) $25.67 after 12 months or at age 20 - $34.51 adult rate per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Pelaw Main Public School

FTE 0.300

Contact Phone number 49371314

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

02-Nov-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.

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 their continued connection to their country and culture.