Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS527614
This is a permanent part-time (0.26FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2018
Carson Street School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Technical Officer – Pool Attendant to join their school. Working hours are 6am – 8am Monday to Friday.
The Technical Officer liaises with and assists school professional staff to design therapeutic and support/restraint equipment used by staff and students and constructs, repairs and operates therapeutic and support/restraint equipment. The successful applicant purchases consumables and materials related to the construction and maintenance of therapeutic and support/restraint equipment and monitors and maintains the school’s plant and machinery, specifically in relation to swimming pools and/or spas to required safety standards.
Carson Street is the State's only Primary Education Support School and it educates students whose needs are such that they are not presently being integrated into the regular school system. All require extensive therapy and educational services. Students have a wide variety of medical conditions which are handled sensitively by the nursing staff. The School is located within the Town of Victoria Park but the catchment extends from the Swan River to Carmel in the surrounding hills. Students graduate in the year they turn 11 and most then transfer to Kensington Secondary School.
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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Experience and competency in plant/machinery maintenance and building or construction involving plastics, electronics or electrical applications or a related discipline.
- Understanding and application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements relevant to the work area.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
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 Carson Street School can be found by visiting http://www.carsonst.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Corina Botica, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9361 7500 or emailing Corina.Botica@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- hold a relevant qualification in Pool Operations or equivalent experience;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of
- employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday 4 April 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.