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

NSW Government; Gilgai; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilgai Public School in Regional NSW is seeking a General Assistant on a part-time 0.3 FTE ongoing basis. The role supports the maintenance and upkeep of departmental facilities, including setting up and removing furniture for school activities. You will report maintenance and safety issues, receive and distribute supplies, monitor equipment and help ensure a safe, well‑presented learning environment.

A talent pool may be created for similar roles over 12 months. Closing date: 18-Nov-2026.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep of departmental schools and grounds.
• Set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Identify, report and follow up maintenance and safety issues.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies; monitor equipment and report faults.

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant - Part Time (0.3FTE) - Ongoing - Gilgai Public School (0000BA4M)

General Assistant - Part Time (0.3FTE) - Ongoing - Gilgai Public School - 0000BA4M

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Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $23.49 (junior) $30.19 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 Gilgai Public School

Staffing Area Armidale

FTE 0.300

Contact Phone number 0267231309

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

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.

Gilgai Public School is a small school located in northern New South Wales, within the rural village of Gilgai, on the traditional land of the Kamilaroi People. Positioned along the banks of Gilgai Creek and surrounded by picturesque bushland, the school offers a rich and natural setting conducive to learning. The school motto, "Face the Task," embodies its commitment to empowering students and fostering resilience.

Special Notes

This is a part time 0.300 FTE role.

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.