AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Lathlain Primary School
Gardener - Handyperson
00007066
Level 2, $1,154.80 - $1,172.60 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS880394
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Lathlain Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Gardener - Handyperson to maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean environment for our students and staff to enjoy.
The successful applicant 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 in a tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management and native gardens. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.
To be successful in this role you should possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals. You should be a hard working team member, willing to undertake professional learning and willing to share your special skills.
At Lathlain PS we cater for students in Kindergarten to Year Six and provide academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being for our students. Our staff work with parents, carers, and families to maximise opportunities for each student to reach their potential.
These relationships are valued and are important partnerships that support a positive and nurturing learning environment. Our motto of Seek, Strive and Learn is important in fostering the values and virtues taught by class teachers and these are supported by our awards recognition programs. Our students demonstrate our values and virtues across the learning community.
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).
Please visit www.lathlainps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Lathlain Primary School
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For job related information
Please contact Nicole Ostermeyer Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9224 9800 or emailing nicole.ostermeyer@education.wa.edu.au
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 one (1) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
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