AddressIndependent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Noranda Primary School
Gardener - Handyperson
00010047
Level 2, $1,154.80 - $1,172.60 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS881638
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2024
Noranda Primary School (PS) is seeking a responsible and committed individual to join their friendly team.
As a Gardener 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.
Noranda PS is a school that has a diverse multi-cultural education community. By joining the team at Noranda PS, you will be joining a community where education is highly valued. We are proud of our collaborative staff who work well as a team to maximise student outcomes. Teachers have targeted programs for those students who need extension or require support.
Learning activities challenge and support students so that they have a solid foundation to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to society. We deliver an inclusive and engaging program supporting our 360 students to achieve to their best. Our school has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy and science to ensure students are equipped and prepared for their future years.
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 form (JDF).
Further information about Noranda Primary School can be found by visiting norandaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Kristy Harrison Principal by telephoning (08) 9218 1550 or emailing Kristy.harrison@education.wa.edu.au
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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 and
- A cover letter of two (2) pages maximum addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
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