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 here 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.
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.
Additional Information
The school currently has 192 students in 8 classes and caters for a wide range of needs and learning abilities and is growing. The school student population includes an Indigenous community (10%) and students with a language background other than English (10.8%).
Freemans Reach Public School has recently initiated wellbeing programs that highlight the positive behaviour of students within the school. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an integral part of our daily practice and aims to bring together the school community to contribute to developing a respectful, safe, environmentally friendly and high expectations learning culture.
Collaborative and consultative leadership drive the school's strategic directions and school plan. The school has a strong focus on developing consistent, high quality educational, evidence-informed practices to ensure students are at the centre of all learning opportunities.
Freemans Reach Public School prides itself in offering a wide range of enrichment opportunities in the creative and performing arts, leadership, sports, environmental and academic pursuits for students to enhance their skills in areas of personal interest. The school is committed to strengthening inclusivity, values positive community relationships and has an active and supportive P&C and network of neighbouring schools, including links with Hawkesbury High School, where we share a site.
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 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 http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.
Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of how you have prioritised tasks to maintain a property with minimal 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)
