Job Description - General Assistant - Full Time - Cardiff High School (0000BEGW) General Assistant - Full Time - Cardiff High School - 0000BEGW . Location

Location Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley Advertisement Number A900159267 Number of Positions

Number of Positions 1 Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $42,348.00 - $54,446 (up to 20 years of age) then $60,496 - $64,741.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. School Name Cardiff High School Staffing Area Newcastle FTE 1.000 Contact Name Brittany Mould Contact Phone number Contact School Admin - 99999999 Closing Date

Closing Date 20-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM Job Category

Job Category School Support Staff Organisation

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. Click

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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. Cardiff High School is a coeducational comprehensive school located on the northern side of Lake Macquarie, on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People. In 2026, the school recorded 785 enrolments, including 120 students from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Backgrounds. Cardiff High School operates a SOAR Learning Centre (special education) including 54 students in 7 supported classes. With steady student population growth in recent years, Cardiff High has established a robust reputation within the Cardiff communities.

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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 . To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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

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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

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No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. If you are successfully progress

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