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
To be successful in the role you will need to have proficient skills to supervise a small group of staff responsible for providing effective and efficient housekeeping and cleaning services at a boarding school, including dormitories, offices and general overnight accommodation areas. Within this role, you will work independently and within a team environment.
You will perform a range of tasks including, report any damage to dormitories, undertake regular inspections of unused dormitory and general overnight accommodation areas. You will supervise stock control tasks and oversee the supervision and training of staff. This will include preparing duty rosters and allocating duties. You will monitor compliance with health and safety guidelines and procedures.
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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.
Note: This is a 12-month temporary fulltime role with possible extension and possible ongoing. Rostered Weekend work is required.
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 (
[email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Additional Information
Note: Temporary fulltime position for 12 months with possible extension and possible ongoing opportunity.
Rostered weekend work is required.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 3 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 https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
Targeted Question 1
Please provide an example where you supervised a team that worked in multiple locations. Detail how you communicate with all team members, supervise performance, provide support, training and action priorities. (max 300 words)
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example how you assess, and undertake necessary actions to ensure dormitory rooms (or equivalent), overnight duty rooms (or equivalent), dormitory toilets and/or showers (or equivalent) are serviced and available for boarders and overnight staff before the start of boarding facility operating hours. Detail the areas of focus, any foreseeable challenges, how you would overcome these to ensure areas are presented appropriately and available for use. (max 300 words).
