At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the school and grounds, ensuring a safe environment.
- Company: Join the NSW Department of Education, the largest public education provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation contributions, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community and enjoy a vibrant work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good planning, prioritising, and communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 54000 $ per year.
The salary range for this position is $42,348.00 - $54,446.00 (up to 20 years of age) then $60,496.00 - $64,741.00 per annum (pro rata for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
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.
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.
Parramatta Public School is in the heart of the city of the Parramatta CBD. The school is currently enriched by the 660 students with 95% of our students having a language background other than English. More than 44 language backgrounds are represented within the total enrolments in the school. The design of the school is future-focused consisting of a multi-story building, flexible learning spaces, a rooftop garden, multipurpose courts and shared spaces with a neighbouring high school. The school participates in the City of Parramatta’s ‘Green Travel Plan’ and public or active transport is encouraged.
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 or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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