Gardener - Handyperson

As a Gardener - Handyperson, you will provide gardening, grounds and facility management 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. 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, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant should possess good communication and organisation skills as well as attention to detail and be able to work unsupervised as well as within a team environment.
Churchlands Primary School was established in 1965 and continues to grow as an exemplary Independent Public School with students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6, representing 47 nationalities. Our classrooms are air conditioned and networked with multimedia facilities and common multi-purpose areas. Our school grounds are well developed and include; multi-purpose hard courts, an oval and specialised playgrounds to provide an interactive environment.
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).
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For job related information
Please contact Maree Brady, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9253 9450 or emailing
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

• A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school

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

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 4127 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 introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas.
• 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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 15 March 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.