Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS606194
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2020
Embleton Primary School (PS) is seeking a hardworking and reliable Gardener - Handyperson to join their dedicated team. As this role is a job sharing position it is highly desirable to be able to effectively work in a team.
The successful applicant will work to provide 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. In this role, you will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
Embleton PS is a school which pursues academic excellence and provides a nurturing environment for all children from Kindergarten to Year Six. We are a relatively small school and this enables us to know our students and families well. We strive to support and develop enthusiastic students who have a love of learning and a strong sense of belonging.
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 Embleton Primary School please visit www.embletonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information
Please contact Janet Gordon, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9271 4019 or emailing Janet.Gordon@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 Janet.Gordon@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, 21 November 2019.
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED