Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS598645
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.29FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019 with possible extension and/or permanency
Hyden Primary School (PS) is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join their team in the role of Gardener – Handyperson.
The Gardener - Handyperson will work as part of a team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. They will maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
Hyden is a small and isolated town in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. Hyden PS is at heart of the Hyden community catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are an Independent Public School committed to providing quality education in an inclusive, caring and supportive learning environment. We believe in developing the whole child and maintaining strong relationships between students, staff, parents and the wider community.
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 Hyden PS please visit www.HydenPS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Aleksandra Mutavdzic, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Hyden, by telephoning (08) 9880 5053 or emailing aleksandra.mutavdzic@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.
- Visit the school during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 3pm) to use a school computer, with technical support available from school-based staff to ensure that your application is successfully submitted by the closing time of 4pm.
- Telephone Aleksandra Mutavdzic, Principal, on (08) 9880 5053 during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 4pm) to answer a series of questions over the phone, or request an application form.
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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- 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 4.00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019.
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED