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 valuable 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.

The successful candidate will be offered 0.4FTE position at Hopetown School in addition to the 0.4FTE at North Gosford Learning Centre. A total of 0.8FTE, equivalent to 30.4 hours per week.

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.

Additional School Information

Hopetown is a school for Specific Purpose - Intensive Learning and Support - Mental Health, supporting the needs of students (years 3 - 12) with mental health diagnoses. The school is situated on an open rural setting and is resourced with amenities including playing fields,indoor heated pool, tennis courts and a multi purpose hall.

North Gosford Learning Centre is a school for Specific Purpose - Intensive Learning and Support - Mental Health and Beahviour, supporting the needs of students (years 5 - 12) with varying diagnoses.

Maintaining the grounds, as well as general maintenance in and around the school are integeral aspects of the GA position.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Please apply online at www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au Job reference 0000BFT3. Applications close Friday 20 November, 4:00pm.

📌 General Assistant - Part Time - Ongoing - Hopetown School/North Gosford Learning
🏢 Department of Education - School Workforce
📍 Gosford