Position Information
Responsible to the Principal for assisting in a range of preschool, classroom and administrative activities, including maintaining accurate records and documentation; supporting enrolment processes and communication with families; assisting with purchasing and maintaining resources; preparing and organising learning materials; maintaining stock supplies; operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment; and providing reception and administrative support to ensure the smooth daily operation of the preschool.
Selection Criteria
1. Effective communication skills.
2. Ability to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to work with teachers and students.
4. Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science
Special Notes
It is anticipated that the position will commence on Day 1, Term 3, 2026, 20 July 2026
Further information about the school can be found in this link https://heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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 () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Additional Information
Heckenberg Public School is a member of the Liverpool Principals Network and is located in South Western Sydney, 5km west of Liverpool. The school was built in 1965 and is an important part of the 2168 community with a current enrolment of 207 students.
The school's rich cultural backgrounds are represented with 20% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 65% of students speaking an additional language and/or dialect. There are 19 language groups represented, the main being English, Arabic, Vietnamese, Khmer and Samoan.
Heckenberg Public School has a strong culture of instructional leadership, collaboration and professional development of staff, as evidenced in the achievement of Excelling in NAPLAN Value Added across Years 3 – 5 and Years 5 – 7. The school has also been validated as Excelling in Educational Leadership, Wellbeing, and Learning Culture in the 2024 External Validation process.
The school prides itself on providing a variety of activities that promote High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) for students across the four domains of: Creative, Intellectual, Physical and Social-emotional. Talent development and high performance programs include Public Speaking, Maths Olympiad, 2168 Children's Parliament, Green Valley PSSA and the Western Liverpool Performing Arts Festival.
Heckenberg Public School has a number of community partnerships that support the vision of the school, including Liverpool Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (LLAECG), Community Hubs Australia, University of Newcastle, Liverpool Council, Souths Cares and South West Sydney Area Health Services. The benefits of participating in these partnerships have included improved pedagogical practices, increased parent engagement with the school and improved student outcomes.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.