General Assistant - Multiple Positions - (Part Time 0.6FTE) - Ongoing - Hillside/Middle Dural Public School - 0000BDKH .

Location

Sydney Region Advertisement Number A900158428

Number of Positions

2 Total Remuneration Package: 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 Hillside Public School Principal

Network Windsor Staffing Area Hornsby Hours/Minutes 11 hours 24 minutes per week FTE 0.300 Contact Name Mrs Koula Neorcsik Contact Phone number 96521459 Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

23-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support Position Information Hillside Public School and Middle Dural Public School are both small, community-focused schools in Sydney's Northwest. Both schools are dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and thriving environments for students and staff. We value staff who are team-oriented, reflective, and committed to contributing positively to our dynamic teaching and learning communities.

We offer a rewarding role supporting two vibrant schools, where your contributions will directly impact the smooth operation and maintenance of school facilities and grounds.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in maintaining the school environments across both Schools. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Organising and setting up rooms, furniture, and equipment for school activities and dismantling/storing items when not in use.
- Reporting maintenance and safety issues and undertaking minor maintenance tasks where appropriate.
- Caring for school grounds including mowing lawns and playing fields, marking fields, preparing planting sites, pruning, trimming, and weed control.




- Operating tools and machinery such as mowers safely and storing equipment in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards.
- Assisting with receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and monitoring equipment condition.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated experience in prioritising tasks, showing initiative, and working with minimal supervision.
- Proven skills in the maintenance and care of grounds, buildings, furniture, and equipment.
- Experience in the safe operation and storage of tools and machinery, with a strong commitment to WHS standards.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with teaching and non-teaching staff.

- Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential.

Special Notes The successful candidate will be offered 0.3FTE position at Middle Dural Public School in addition to the 0.3FTE position at Hillside Public School. A total of 0.6 FTE.

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.

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 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)

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