General Assistant – Full Time – Ongoing - Beverly Hills Girls High School

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.

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Special Notes

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

Beverly Hills Girls High School is a comprehensive educational environment accommodating approximately 850 female students ranging from grades 7 to 12. The school focus is on girls’ education and the cultivation of character, resilience, and a sense of purpose.

Additionally, an on-site co-educational Intensive English Centre serves around 180 students, with some shared facility use. The school prides itself on being a vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive learning community, setting high expectations for student achievement, wellbeing, and development, as well as for staff professional growth and performance. The school fosters a safe, inclusive, and harmonious learning environment, where individual talents are acknowledged and nurtured. With over 90% of students coming from non-English language backgrounds, the school places a strong emphasis on multiculturalism.

The Strategic Improvement Plan (2026-2029) focuses on three main strategic directions: Student growth and attainment, Professional growth and attainment, and School growth and attainment. Embedded within the school culture is a deep commitment to learning, supported by the Quality Learning Framework and the Quality Learning Behaviour curriculum, aimed at achieving excellence.

The junior curriculum follows a unitised, vertically integrated, semester-based system known as ASPIRE. This structure allows for a wide range of student choice, acceleration, and enrichment opportunities. Additionally, the school offers streamed Stage 4 classes for High Potential and Gifted Education in key learning areas such as English, Mathematics, Science, and PDHPE. Additional information can be found at http://www.beverlyhillsgirlshigh.com/

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)

Application contact details

Please call the office

Contact	Wade Jenkins 0291504280
Application close date	09 September 2026 at 4:00pm

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