General Assistant – Full Time – Cardiff High School

Mobile; North (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate will have good planning and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff and students in a busy school environment. This is a depot-based role within NSW Department of Education services.

Qualifications

• This role requires good planning and prioritising skills.
• Strong communication with colleagues and school staff is essential.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep of departmental school facilities and grounds.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Job description

General Assistant – Full Time – Cardiff High School – 0000BEGW.

Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159267

Number of Positions

The salary range for this position is $42,348.00 – $54,446 (up to 20 years of age) then $60,496 – $64,741.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name Cardiff High School
Principal Network Lake Macquarie North
Staffing Area Newcastle
Hours/Minutes 38 hours 0 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Brittany Mould
Contact Phone number 02 4954 9966
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

20-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

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.

Talent Pool

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.
Cardiff High School is a coeducational comprehensive school located on the northern side of Lake Macquarie, on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People. In 2026, the school recorded 785 enrolments, including 120 students from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Backgrounds. Cardiff High School operates a SOAR Learning Centre (special education) including 54 students in 7 supported classes. With steady student population growth in recent years, Cardiff High has established a strong reputation within the Cardiff communities.

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.

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. As this is a child-related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694