Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS893383

This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024

As our school Gardener-Handyperson you should have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy working to provide a suitable growing environment for soft and hard landscaping.

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable: grounds and oval maintenance, native flora knowledge, reticulation knowledge, equipment maintenance, work both independently and in a team. Handyperson skills will be required for maintenance and small repairs and oval preparation for carnivals (line marking).

In this role you are responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in a clean and tidy condition and improvement of school grounds and facilities on a bushfire site. We are seeking applicants with effective communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and provide advice to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds’ maintenance.

Woodbridge PS is an Independent Public School that serves the communities of Woodbridge, Viveash, Midland and Hazelmere.

Driven by our ethos of 'aspiring to be the most caring and encouraging community school', pastoral care is the cornerstone of our school and, combined with our belief that education involves developing the whole child, is evident in our inclusive practices and programs.

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.

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Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

1. 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;

2. 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

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 41***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 4.00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 8 May 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.