Assistant Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS895362

Appointment Pool

The College is seeking to establish a pool of Assistant Gardener - Handypersons for appointments which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the Appointment Pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025.

Ballajura Community College is situated on an expansive site with grounds comprising raised garden beds, a large school oval, soccer oval, community garden, grassed quads and our community memorial Peace Park

As Assistant Gardener/Handyperson you will work under the guidance of the Senior Gardener/Handyperson as part of a team responsible for maintaining, improving, and presenting our College grounds and gardens in an attractive, engaging, clean, safe, and tidy condition. You will also provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.

Suitable applicants will perform minor repairs and maintenance as required, as well as other Gardener and Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.

Applicants with a background in gardening, landscaping, and/or general maintenance will be highly regarded.

Ballajura Community College provides a high quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities.

Our College's flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching, provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace.

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 job description form (JDF).

For further information about Ballajura Community College please visit bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information

Please contact Rebecca Treloar-Cook, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9262 77***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

1. 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 and.
2. A maximum of two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school.

To submit your application:

Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your CV and any other supporting documents, or

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Friday 07 June 2024.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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