General Assistant – [Part Time 0.30 FTE] – Ongoing - Swansea Public School

NSW Government; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 32 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Swansea Public School, situated at the entrance of Lake Macquarie, is seeking a General Assistant on a part-time basis (0.30 FTE) for ongoing duties, including maintenance, stock handling, and classroom/grounds support. The role emphasizes safety, organisation, and effective communication with school staff.

Applicants should be prepared to undertake routine tasks to keep school facilities tidy and functional, with responsibilities covering rooms setup, grounds upkeep, and stock management.

Responsabilités

• Organising rooms, furniture, lockers and other items/equipment for school activities as required; dismantle and store items when not in use.
• Identify and report maintenance / safety issues; undertake minor maintenance of buildings and equipment not covered by contracts or requiring a qualified tradesperson.
• Maintain and care for school grounds, including mowing lawns and playing fields; watering, pruning shrubs, trimming hedges, and clearing drains.

Description du poste

Job Description - General Assistant – [Part Time 0.30 FTE] – Ongoing - Swansea Public School (0000BFF5)

General Assistant – [Part Time 0.30 FTE] – Ongoing - Swansea Public School - 0000BFF5

.

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A900160091

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

Swansea Public School

Staffing Area

Lake Macquarie

FTE

0.300

Contact Phone number

49 711 267

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

Swansea Public School, situated at the entrance of Lake Macquarie, is an innovative school that is committed to being reflective, collaborative and progressive in all that we do. Our school has a strong focus on academic excellence and we place students at the core of every action and decision. Swansea Public School is an active member of the Galgabba Community of Schools, which enriches the learning of all students across our community. Our current enrolment of 173 students includes 51 proud Aboriginal students. Key accountabilities Organising rooms, furniture, lockers and other items/equipment for school activities as required; dismantle and store items when not in use (with assistance where required). Identify and report maintenance / safety issues; undertake minor maintenance of buildings and equipment not covered by contracts or requiring a qualified tradesperson. Direct trades before school hours / in holiday periods. Maintain and care for school grounds, including: mowing school lawns and playing fields; watering, pruning shrubs, trimming hedges, light lopping and trimming of trees, weeding and edging, clearing drains, removal of leaf litter and branches. Unpack, store and/or distribute supplies in accordance with school procedures and safe work standards (e.g. chemical storage and handling); assist with school stocktakes as required. Other related duties of the role, within the capabilities of the General Assistant, as directed by the Principal or delegate. 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.

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.