AddressIndependent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Ashdale Secondary College
Assistant Gardener - Handyperson
00029924
Level 1, $1,126.20 - $1,145.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS883814
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to provide day-to-day maintenance, landscaping and gardening services and join our wonderful Ashdale College community. Being energetic and having a keen desire to maintain grounds and gardens in our vibrant and innovative College, would be highly desirable.
The successful applicant will maintain school grounds, including turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees, ensure grounds and gardens are in a clean and tidy condition, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a suitable growing environment for the soft landscape, including gardens, lawns and broader turf management, maintaining hard landscaping such as courts and paving and marking sports areas as required.
The assistant Gardener Handyperson will perform minor repairs and maintenance according to the Department's policies and guidelines, maintain gardening facilities, equipment and tools to a neat, clean and serviceable standard and report faults as appropriate.
The successful applicant should perform tasks and duties using safe work practices, including management of hazardous substances in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, in a timely manner with minimal disruption to students and staff.
Working for Ashdale Secondary College, you are exposed to great work benefits, including:
- Location in north of river suburb of Darch
- Working part of a small team
- Rostered Days Off
- 4 weeks Annual Leave
- 11% Superannuation
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment and apply safe working practices.
- Ability to assist in maintaining both soft and hard landscaped areas.
- Ability in the practical application and safe use of hand tools
Further information about this position can be found in the attached form (JDF).
Please visit ashdalesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Ashdale Secondary College
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For job related information
Please contact Josephine Pecnik, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 6207 1300 or emailing Josephine.Pecnik@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager.
- A cover letter of no more than three (3) page Please address the following work related requirements by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge, and application in relation to each criterion:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment and apply safe working practices.
- Ability to assist in maintaining both soft and hard landscaped areas.
- Ability in the practical application and safe use of hand tools
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