Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS872110

This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024

Kalgoorlie School of the Air (SOTA) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Gardener - Handyperson to join their friendly team.

Professional Benefits:

Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:

• District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable

For additional information please see relevant Agreement

The Gardener-Handyperson will work as part of a team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will be responsible for maintaining the presentation of the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as required, as well as other Gardener-Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.

Kalgoorlie School of the Air caters for the educational needs of isolated children from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Our students are onsite four (4) times a year, for camps and in-school visits.

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.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Anje Kimm, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalgoorlie, by telephoning (08) 9092 40***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 cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, detailing your experience in the context of the role and business needs of the school.

You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

1. Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
3. Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
4. Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.

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.

The application form for emailed applications can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement.

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:

• complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas
• 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.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.00pm (WST) on Monday, 20 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.