24 Oct
Nsw Government
The Rocks
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. Click here for the role description 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Additional Information Melonba Public School is a brand new school in The South Creek Principal Network. The school will be located in Melonba in the north-west growth corridor of Sydney which has a high proportion of EAL/D students.
The school will be situated in a diverse and multicultural community. Student enrolments are expected to increase significantly in the first five years of operation as the surrounding area undergoes extensive development. Melonba Public School will open in temporary facilities on Galah Street Day 1, Term 1, 2025, before moving to the permanent school site in Semester 2, 2025. The school will have capacity for up to 1000 students when completed. Melonba Public School will include three support classes for students with disabilities and additional learning needs. The school will be located at Kaluta Avenue, Melonba, alongside the new Melonba High School.
Melonba Public School will have a preschool opening in line with the NSW Government’s commitment to provide co-located preschools in new and redeveloped schools. Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, the General Assistant will commence in Term 4, 2024, prior to the establishment of the permanent school. It is anticipated that the school will open for the 2025 school year. How to Apply If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees. You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter.
We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your responses with this in mind. Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. 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 .
Targeted Question 1 Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal supervision (max 300 words) Targeted Question 2 Provide an example of how you have identified and managed a potential hazard requiring maintenance (max 300 words)
▶️ General Assistant - Full Time - Ongoing - Melonba Public School
🖊️ Nsw Government
📍 The Rocks