At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary, full–time opportunity up until 30 June 2028
• Eveleigh Office location with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $97,027 to $107,059 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading

About the role

Join our School Infrastructure Division, committed to delivering new school buildings, upgrades and maintenance to ensure every child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school.

As an Assistant Facilities Maintenance Officer, you will support the planning and implementation of facilities maintenance programs across our school sites.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Asset Management regions to ensure the consistent delivery of maintenance services, in line with statutory and legal compliance for maintenance activities, required on NSW school sites
• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with the broader School Infrastructure Asset Management teams, principals, and contractors and managing their expectations
• Analysing key data to prepare progress reports and identify opportunities for new programs and maintenance projects

For further information, please click here to view the role description.

About you

We are seeking candidates with:

• A strong understanding of and experience supporting facilities maintenance processes
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse data and generate insightful reports
• The ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively within a team
• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders and managing their expectations
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned Asset Management area if required. This is currently on an ad-hoc basis.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Access to salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: Sunday 16 March 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries, please contact Shantel Harris, Senior Facilities Maintenance Officer at [email protected] or 0436 864 107.

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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.