About the Role

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 valuable 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.

Talent Pool

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.

Arranounbai School

Arranounbai School is located in Frenchs Forest and supports students with a variety of additional needs. The student population is diverse and consists of children and young people K-12 with moderate to severe intellectual disability. Students may have a secondary disability which could include sensory needs, physical, autism and/or complex behaviours.



Student population varies, usually sitting between the parameters of 40 - 50 students. Students are referred to Arranounbai through a Regional Placement Panel. The staff are committed to continuous improvement of skills to best support student needs and growth through delivering high-quality individualised education. This is inclusive of academic, physical, social, behavioural and life skills to promote independence. All students and children, through Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLSPs), participate in learning that is relevant and engaging, maximising their opportunity in post-school options and independent participation in society. Arranounbai has a strong focus of Functional Communication for all. The school achieves its outcomes for all students in collaboration with families, external providers and community members.

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.

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.

You will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration.

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📌 0000T - General Assistant - Part time (0.4FTE) - Ongoing - Arranounbai School (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Sydney