Address Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS877323
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.
Hedland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated Senior Gardener – Handyperson to join their team.
Professional Benefits:
Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
Travel Concession
Air-conditioning subsidy
District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable
For additional information please see relevant Agreement
About the Role
As a Senior Gardener - Handyperson working knowledge of current Occupational Health and Safety policies is highly regarded to provide students and staff with a safe external environment. You will ideally have experience in servicing horticultural, gardening and cleaning equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as those on irrigation systems, minor plumbing tasks, maintenance, carpentry tasks and assisting with the setup of school events.
To be successful in this role you will possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals, high standard leadership skills in coordinating staff duties, rostered days off (RDOs) and leave in accordance with the Department of Education policies and guidelines.
About the school
Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Years 7 to 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS.
All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth and for its high standards of achievement. Staff and students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of their daily activities and to interact with each other and with the wider community in a positive, constructive and socially responsible manner.
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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Hedland Senior High School please visit (insert school website) or Schools Online
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For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Karen Ballantyne, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 9158 19***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au
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 cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, detailing your experience in the context of the role and business needs of the school.
You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
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.
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 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.
Complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas.
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, 22 March 2024
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
ATTACHMENTS:
PUBLISHED JDF
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Senior Gardener Handyperson
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Jan 2020.pdf
- applicant resource - applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdfYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
