General Assistant Position at Bathurst Public School
Bathurst Public School is seeking applications for a casual General Assistant.
Primary Purpose of this Role
The General Assistant performs 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.
Key accountabilities
A General Assistant may be required, subject to Workplace Health and Safety obligations, to perform duties from the range listed:
• Organising rooms, furniture, audio visual aids, public address systems, lockers and other items/equipment for school activities as required; dismantle and store items when not in use (with assistance where required).
• Identify and report maintenance / safety issues to the role supervisor; undertake minor maintenance of buildings and equipment not covered by contracts or requiring a qualified tradesperson
• Maintaining and caring for school grounds, including: mowing school lawns and playing fields; marking of school playing fields; preparation of ground for planting trees and shrubs and planting and watering of same; pruning shrubs, trimming hedges, light lopping and trimming of trees. Safely and proficiently operate mowers, tools and equipment; store and maintain mowers, tools and equipment in accordance with WHS standards.
• Unpack, store and/or distribute supplies in accordance with school procedures and safe work standards (e.g. chemical storage and handling); assist with school stocktakes as required
• Monitoring school security systems and reporting faults to the Principal or School Teaching Executive.
• Other related duties of the role, within the capabilities of the General Assistant, as directed by the Principal or School Teaching Executive.
How to Apply
Send a personal resume that is no more than 2 pages and an additional 1 page addressing the following criteria;
* The ability to prioritise tasks
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* The ability to work unsupervised and within WH&S Guidelines
Applications should be emailed by Wednesday 18th March 2026 to;
Kate White
Principal
Bathurst Public School
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Essential requirements
* Valid Working With Children Check clearance
This is a child-related position. If you are not currently employed in a child-related position in the Department of Education and Communities, you will 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
In addition, your employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.