School Grounds & Facilities Assistant (Part-Time)

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a part-time (0.6FTE) grounds maintenance assistant to support the upkeep of school grounds and facilities. The role involves assisting with furniture and equipment set up for activities, mowing lawns, garden maintenance, and reporting faults or safety concerns.

A collaborative approach with school staff is essential. Successful candidates will contribute to safe, well‑kept learning environments across NSW public schools.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine maintenance of school grounds.
• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Strong communication to work with others.
• Experience with basic groundskeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Mowing lawns and maintaining gardens.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment and report faults.

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a part-time (0.6FTE) grounds maintenance assistant to support the upkeep of school grounds and facilities. The role involves assisting with furniture and equipment set up for activities, mowing lawns, garden maintenance, and reporting faults or safety concerns.

A collaborative approach with school staff is essential. Successful candidates will contribute to safe, well‑kept learning environments across NSW public schools.