Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS606488
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019
Mount Tarcoola Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Gardener – Handyperson to join their school.
The successful applicant should have a sound knowledge of all aspects of grounds including maintenance of tools and horticultural equipment; experience and knowledge in turf maintenance and reticulation, growing environment for soft and hard landscaping; formal marking of sports areas on school ovals. 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 and perform tasks and duties using safe work practices.
Mount Tarcoola PS is located in a quiet suburb about 5km from the central business district of Geraldton. The school was established in 1978 to cater for students living in the southern suburbs of Geraldton and the Greenough hinterland. A feature of the school is its attractive grounds and quiet location.
Mount Tarcoola PS has a reputation as being a warm, friendly, welcoming school where manners, behaviour and dress standards are regarded as important.
A major focus of the school has been promoting cultural awareness and harmony and the participation of the various cultural groups in the school. The school has received several prestigious awards for its efforts in this area.
The school actively promotes and encourages parent participation and involvement in the life of the School. The Parents and Citizens' Association provides outstanding support. The school also has a highly active Pre School Committee that works closely with the early childhood classes at the school. Many hundreds of parents and extended family members join the school on numerous occasions throughout the year. These include regular school assemblies, Open Day and the End of Year Assembly and Graduation evening.
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 Mount Tarcoola PS can be found by visiting www.mttarcoola.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Sharon Browning, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Mount Tarcoola, by telephoning (08) 9968 1101 or emailing Sharon.Browning@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
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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.
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 Accountability 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 Thursday, 21 November 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.