Willandra Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and reliable Gardener – Handyperson to join their incredible team.As a Gardener - Handyperson you will provide gardening, grounds, and facility management support to ensure a safe and clean school environment.The successful applicant will maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean, and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.The successful applicant will ideally possess good interpersonal skills, along with the ability to receive and carry out instructions as required. The successful applicant also maintains tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and provides advice and support to the Principal on school grounds maintenance.Willandra Primary School is an Independent Public School in Seville Grove that has proudly served the Armadale region since commencing in 1993.We are a strong learning community that is bound by a strong values system. As a school, all staff prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and work to implement high standards of achievement and student engagement. We are proud of our safe, productive and positive learning environment.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):
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
- A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
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- 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.