General Assistant – Part Time – Ongoing – Goonengerry Public School

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

Job summary

Goonengerry Public School in Regional NSW is seeking a General Assistant (Part Time) to support maintenance and upkeep of school grounds. This 0.2 FTE role offers hourly rates from $23.49 (junior) to $34.51 (adult), with superannuation and leave loading.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with setting up and removing furniture for activities, identify and report safety issues, and manage supplies. A good planner and strong communicator will thrive in a small, community‑minded school.

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills are required.
• Good communication with colleagues and staff is essential.
• Experience with routine maintenance tasks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of department grounds.
• Assist with the set up and removal of furniture and equipment for school activities.
• Identify and report maintenance and safety issues promptly.
• Receive, store and distribute supplies and monitor equipment.

Skills

Planning skills

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Job description

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
Principal Network Wollumbin
Staffing Area Tweed Heads/Ballina
Hours/Minutes 7 hours 36 minutes per week
FTE 0.200
Contact Name Tony Hutchinson
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.
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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 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.

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