General Assistant – Part Time (0.2 FTE) – Ongoing – Kearsley Public School

Mobile; North (SC); On-site; USD 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Kearsley Public School is seeking a General Assistant on a part-time basis (0.2 FTE) to support daily operations in Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley. The role covers routine maintenance, set up and removal of furniture and equipment, receiving and distributing supplies, reporting faults, and ensuring safety in the school environment.

Hours amount to 7 hours 36 minutes per week with pro rata remuneration; applicants should be able to plan, prioritise and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of a Departmental School/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, reporting faults.

Job description

General Assistant – Part Time (0.2 FTE) – Ongoing – Kearsley Public School – 0000BCTI

Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900157820

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

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: Kearsley Public School

Principal Network: Cessnock

Staffing Area: Muswellbrook

Hours/Minutes: 7 hours 36 minutes per week

FTE: 0.200

Contact Name: Anthea Robinson

Contact Phone number: 0249901705

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

21-Oct-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.

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.

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.

Additional Compliance & Documentation

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