Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: Pool Ref IPS/SS897398

Boyup Brook District High School (DHS) is seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic, hardworking Gardener/handy people for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024/2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024/2025 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.

As the Gardener - Handyperson, suitable applicants will work to provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You 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 and native gardens.

Gardeners with knowledge of native gardens, handyperson knowledge and sports field line marking experience are highly regarded. Suitable applicants will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.

Boyup Brook is situated in the South West of Western Australia approximately 270km from Perth.

Boyup Brook DHS is a level 5 DHS catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 with students moving on to other schools for the Year 11/12 component of their secondary education.

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 information about Boyup Brook DHS please visit www.boyupbrookdhs.wa.edu.au or  Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Julie Nixon-Smith, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Boyup Brook, by telephoning (08) 9771 90***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 three (3) page 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.

• Email your completed application form and documents to ***************@education.wa.edu.au before the closing date and time.

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:

• 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 Thursday, 30 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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