Gardener - Handyperson

Madora Bay Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Gardener – Handyperson.As a Gardener - Handyperson, you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in an attractive, clean and tidy manner. The successful applicant 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, clean and well maintained school environment.The Gardener - Handyperson will also be responsible for maintaining and providing 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 - 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 desirable.Madora Bay PS is a state of the art public primary school which opened its doors to Kindergarten to Year 6 students in 2023. We value the importance of everyone in our school community having a strong sense of belonging, safety and connectedness. Nurturing strong, meaningful and respectful relationships underpins all that we do. The personal qualities which you bring are crucial and will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will be collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused in their approach in order to contribute to the positive culture of our school.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).Further information about Madora Bay Primary School can be found by visiting .Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor job related informationPlease contact Robyn Clark, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9584 6250 or emailingApplication InstructionsOur 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 two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
• A completed application form. The application form can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement. Please only complete the application form if you are not submitting your application online.

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
• Email your completed application form and documents to

before the closing date and time * Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 60 Huntington Street, Madora Bay before the closing date and time.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 requirementsEmployees 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.

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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4:30PM (WST) on Tuesday, 11 June 2024ALL 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.