General Assistant - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -School Administrative and Support

NSW Government -School Administrative and Support

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Part time

Description

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.

Talent Pool

Special Notes:

About the NSW Department of Education

Additional School Information (Optional)
Winston Heights Public School is located in the hills area in North West Sydney.

The school spans a large space and contains brick buildings, demountables, two COLAs, astro turf areas, along with sprawling grassed fields surrounded by ample trees and well-maintained gardens.

The school has 14 classes and a total enrolment of 358 students. Our school enjoys a rich diversity of cultures with 45% of families from a language background other than English.

Winston Heights has an excellent reputation within the community and is highly regarded for its caring, supportive, and inclusive culture.

Students, staff, parents and the wider community work in collaboration to foster high expectations for student learning and achievement and are committed to the pursuit of continual school improvement and excellence.

How to Apply

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.

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).

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Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with mínimal 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)