AddressCornish College are seeking to appoint an Apprentice (Parks and Gardens) to our Property team with a focus on learning to care for our 100 acre classroom.
The Position
This position reports to the Property Manager and will work closely with other members of the small, but busy, Property team. This position will involve undertaking a TAFE course in Parks and Gardens and attending TAFE one day per week.
Responsibilities
As a member of the College staff, Property staff are committed to the aims and philosophy of the College.
The Property team is a small, dynamic group who work collaboratively in a busy environment that is changing as the College goes through a significant growth phase in its operation.
Duty Statement
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Work with the Property team on learning to maintain and further develop the College grounds
- Keeping the College grounds tidy
- Assist the Property Manager with a variety of tasks Including:
- Set up of College functions
- Feeding and attending to the daily needs of College farm animals
- Restocking cleaner’s cupboards
The Person
The successful candidate will also ideally demonstrate the following attributes:
- A passion for working in the area of Parks and Gardens
- An eye for detail
- Able to work in a team and independently in a small but busy team environment
- Effective organisation skills
- Willingness to learn
- Trustworthy
- Proactive and enthusiastic
- Must enjoy working with people
- Must have a courteous manner towards all members of the Cornish College community
Qualifications and Experience
- No experience is required, however a passion for learning is essential
- Current Working with Children Check for Employment purposes
- Current Police Check will be required on employment
To Apply for this Position
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website for further details and how to apply: https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/
To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in this position and giving us an insight into who you are.
Applications should be submitted by 9.00am on Wednesday 8 May 2024 to: **********@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au
Advice to Applicants
In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of interest in working in a school environment. The rest is up to you! We’d like to get to know you a little through your letter.
Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:
- Your experience or interest in working in property teams
- Any experience you may have working in a hands-on role in property/maintenance or similar
- Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College
The College is a Child Safe employer and is committed to the safety and welfare of children in our protection.
