School Administrative and Support

Reference number

0000BCEZ

Occupation

School Support Staff

Work type

Location

Regional NSW

Salary Information

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.

Principal Network

Lennox Coast

School Name

Fernleigh Public School

Staff Area

Tweed Heads/Ballina

Closing date

05 August 2026 at 4:00pm

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.

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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. This is one set day per week, either Monday or Tuesday.

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 Information

Fernleigh Public School is a small rural K–6 school where the General Assistant plays an important role in maintaining a safe,



clean and well-presented learning environment.

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

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Targeted Question 1

How would you keep school grounds secure, tidy and well-presented? Include how you follow direction, take initiative, and prioritise your work. (300 words max)

Targeted Question 2

What experience do you have using computer systems to manage your work, and using gardening equipment and tools? (300 words max)

📌 General Assistant - Part Time - 0.2FTE - Ongoing - Fernleigh Public School (New South Wales)
🏢 School Administrative and Support
📍 New South Wales