Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS582720
This is a permanent part-time (0.9FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2019
Bakers Hill Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a Gardener – Handyperson to maintain our gardens.
The successful applicant will have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy working to provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in a clean and tidy welcoming condition. We are looking for a team player to work collaboratively with all staff as part of a whole school community. As part of the role you will be required to carry out minor repairs and maintenance as request as well as other Gardener – Handyperson duties in accordance with the Departments policies and guidelines.
The Bakers Hill PS is a small Level 4 school located in beautiful rural surroundings just off Great Eastern Highway, approximately 75 kms from Perth. The school grounds provide an attractive setting for the school, comprising of a pleasant mix of undulating land with natural bush and green lawns, native shrubs and shady trees with outdoor settings. We also have a newly established nature play area in our Junior Primary.
The buildings are also an interesting mix with the teaching areas being accommodated in a new brick building constructed in 1998. 2005 has seen the arrival of a transportable ECE unit to cater for the increasing enrolments in the K-PP area. The administration area is part of the original building. There is an undercover assembly area and a separate staff room. A newly constructed science/music block and separate Library also form part of the teaching area.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
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 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further information about Bakers Hill Primary School please visit Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact David Adams, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bakers Hill by telephoning (08) 9574 1411 or emailing david.adams@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Simply select from one of the following options:
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You will be asked to complete a series of questions which will become your online application. It is recommended you allow enough time to complete this process. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document.
- Download the application form below and return it completed to the school reception or by emailing it to david.adams@education.wa.edu.au
Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- 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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 6 June 2019.
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED