Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS901965

This is an eighteen (18) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency.

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.

At our school, highly skilled and experienced teachers work together to focus on maximising the learning outcomes for all children. Our staff members are constantly investigating ways to improve teaching and learning programmes through research, data analysis and professional learning. We have developed whole school, evidence based approaches to teaching to ensure that all students achieve to the best of their ability. Teachers recognise the important contributions that parents make to support each child's learning journey and work alongside families to best meet the needs of every child.

Ashdale Primary School recognises that children are individuals with differing strengths and needs. Our staff identify and assist children who would benefit from extension and remediation. As part of our commitment to catering for the needs of all children we also offer a specialised Literacy Intervention Programme for students who require additional support. This ensures that all children feel confident, challenged, and successful.

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.

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

Please visit ashdaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Ashdale Primary School.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For job related information

Please contact Randal Hoft, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6207 45***or emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Randal Hoft, Deputy Principal, on 0408 505 *** or **********@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.

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 two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school.
3. A completed application form. The application form can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement. Please only complete the application form if you are not submitting your application online.

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
• Email your completed application form and documents to **********@education.wa.edu.au before the closing date and time.
• Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 51 Ashdale Boulevard, Darch, 6065 before the closing date and time.

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.

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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 3:30pm (WST) on Monday, 15 July 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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