Senior Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS895355

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

The College may consider a job share arrangement for suitable applicants. 

Ballajura Community College is situated on an expansive site with grounds comprising raised garden beds, a large school oval, soccer oval, community garden, grassed quads and our community memorial Peace Park.

The College is looking for an experienced Senior Gardener - Handyperson to manage the grounds and assist with general maintenance around the College. We currently have a full-time vacancy due to retirement however will consider a job share arrangement for suitable applicants.

As Senior Gardener - Handyperson you lead and work alongside the Assistant Gardener - Handyperson and are responsible for maintaining, improving, and presenting our College grounds and gardens in an attractive, engaging, clean, safe, and tidy condition. You will also provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.

The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance, as well as other gardener and handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.

Applicants who are self-motivated, use initiative, work efficiently when unsupervised, have strong gardening and handyperson skills, and are proactive in their approach to both gardening and general maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded.

Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and manage staff performance. They should have strong leadership skills to supervise the tasks and workload undertaken by the Assistant Gardener and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on College grounds and maintenance matters. In this role, you will ideally have a passion for the outdoors and an ability to lead staff as you work with team members to create and maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and enjoyable outdoor environment for staff, students, and the community.

All gardeners must complete a mandatory two (2) day induction training program through the Department of Education and undertake regular refresher courses.

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):

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
• Experience in servicing 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.
• Experience in coordinating and supervising staff.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

Please visit bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Ballajura Community College

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For job related information

Please contact Rebecca Treloar-Cook, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9262 77***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au  

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 maximum of 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:

• Complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas
• 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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 12 June 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.

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