General Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing - Goonengerry Public School

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a General Assistant (Part Time) at Goonengerry Public School, Regional NSW. The role focuses on the upkeep of school facilities and grounds, and supporting classroom activities as needed.

A 0.2 FTE arrangement is offered with ongoing part-time hours and potential for a talent pool. You will work closely with school staff to maintain safe environments, manage supplies, and help with event setups.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication to work effectively with others.
• Experience supporting school operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of school grounds and facilities.
• Assist with setup and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description - General Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing - Goonengerry Public School (0000BAFK)

General Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing - Goonengerry Public School - 0000BAFK

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900155792

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 Goonengerry Public School

Staffing Area Tweed Heads/Ballina

FTE 0.200

Contact Phone number 02 66 849134

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

25-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

Goonengerry Public School is a small, community-focused school set on a picturesque ridge overlooking the coastal region of Byron Bay. Our school serves 63 students, including approximately 10% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, drawn from Goonengerry and surrounding areas.

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

This is a part time 0.2FTE 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.