Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 25th May 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - Mid West Education RegionDongara District High SchoolGardener - Handyperson00003802Level 2, $1,154.80 - $1,172.60 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS896067This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing as soon as possible.Dongara District High School (DHS) is seeking a hardworking Gardener – Handyperson to join their team.Dongara DHS is a proud Independent Public School in the Mid-West Education Region, located in one of the most beautiful coastal locations in Western Australia. Our campus Is modern with well-maintained extensive grounds. There is a high level of parent involvement in the school. Regular Parents and Citizens' Association meetings are made up of a core of enthusiastic and committed parents. A pro-active unincorporated School Board plays a vital role in the formulation of the school vision, goals and policies and monitors the operation and outcomes of the School Business Plan.As a Gardener - Handyperson, you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in an attractive, clean and tidy manner. Suitable applicants will be tasked with gardening duties, grounds and facility management and various other duties as outlined in the Job Description Form below to ensure a safe, vibrant and clean school environment.The Gardener - Handyperson will work as part of a motivated and collaborative team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will also be responsible for maintaining and providing a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. Suitable applicants will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson’s duties using safe work practices and 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. Experience in servicing gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks is ideal.Professional Benefits (If applicable)Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
- District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria 2 and 4 by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each work related requirement.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.