General Assistant – Part Time 0.400 FTE – Ongoing – Manildra Public School

Mobile; Nice (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Manildra Public School is seeking a General Assistant (Part Time 0.400 FTE) to support daily grounds upkeep and campus operations in Regional NSW. The role involves setting up spaces for events, basic upkeep, and coordinating with the school team.

You will assist with safety checks, stock management, and general duties as directed by the Principal. This position offers part-time hours (15h12m/week) and a competitive hourly rate with superannuation contributions.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds including lawns, gardens and fields.
• Set up and pack away furniture, equipment and rooms for activities.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds and equipment; report issues.

Skills

Planning

Prioritising

Communication

Job description

General Assistant – Part Time 0.400 FTE – Ongoing – Manildra Public School – 0000BBGT
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900156669

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $22.81 (junior) $25.67 after 12 months or at age 20 – $33.50 adult rate per hour. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name Manildra Public School
Principal Network Cowra
Staffing Area Orange
Hours/Minutes 15 hours 12 minutes per week
FTE 0.400
Contact Name Bobbie Fliedner
Contact Phone number 63645055
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

26-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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining school grounds, including lawns, gardens and fields, through mowing, pruning, planting and general upkeep
• Setting up and packing away furniture, equipment, and rooms for school activities and events
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds and equipment and reporting maintenance or safety issues promptly
• Safely operating and maintaining mowers, tools, and equipment in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
• Unpacking, storing, and distributing supplies, as well as assisting with stocktakes when required
• Undertaking other tasks within the scope of the role as directed by the Principal
  Special Notes About the NSW Department of Education

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.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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