Gardener - Handyperson

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Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Secret Harbour Primary School
Gardener - Handyperson
00017677
Level 2, $1,154.80 - $1,172.60 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS847661
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
As the Gardener - Handyperson, 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 and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide 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 duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant should display effective communication skills, be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and external stakeholders, and ideally be able to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed. You should also be well organised, have attention to detail, a positive outlook and be a team player.
Secret Harbour Primary School (PS) provides a caring environment where individuality is recognised and valued; students develop self-discipline respect and concern for others; self-esteem self-reliance and responsibility are fostered; a sense of belonging and pride is engendered; and develop an ability to work cooperatively with others whilst communicating in a sociably acceptable manner.
Secret Harbour PS is a safe, happy, positive, open and progressive learning environment. Staff, students and the wider community are encouraged to work together to fulfil each child's needs both socially and academically, provide appropriate challenge and allow them to reach their full potential in all respects.
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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Please contact Samantha Letch, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9523 3900 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 and;

• A two to three (2-3) 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

• If you do not have access to a computer, or require help using one, you can visit the school during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 2.30pm) to use a school computer, with technical support available from school-based staff. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Support staff are not available to assist with the content for your application.

• 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 178 Maratea Parade, Secret Harbour 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 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.

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 3.00pm (WST) on Friday, 1 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.