General Assistant – Part Time – 0.2FTE – Ongoing – Fernleigh Public School

Job Description – General Assistant – Part Time – 0.2FTE – Ongoing – Fernleigh Public School (0000BCEZ)

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Salary

The salary range for this position is $23.49 (junior) $25.67 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

Fernleigh Public School

Staffing Area

Tweed Heads/Ballina

FTE

1. 200

Contact Phone

Closing Date

1. Aug-2026, 6:00:00 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.

Additional Note

This is a part time 0.2FTE role. This is one set day per week, either Monday or Tuesday.

Employment Details

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 adjustments are needed to the recruitment/interview process, please contact the recruitment contact.

EEO Statement

The Department of Education welcomes applications from any individual irrespective of background, ensuring equal chance in employment.

Traditional Custodians

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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