Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS648660
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2020
Mount Claremont Primary School (PS) are seeking to appoint a hardworking and motivated Gardener – Handyperson to join our friendly and supportive team.
The successful applicant will be required to keep the school grounds, gardens and all sporting areas safe, clean, tidy and clearly marked. They will also be required to carry out minor repairs and maintenance according to the Department's policies and guidelines. They will perform tasks and duties using safe work practices, and maintain accurate gardening records. The capacity to work unsupervised and recognize work needing to be completed without specific instruction is desirable, as is a working knowledge of gardening machinery and reticulation.
Good interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work unsupervised but also as part of a team are a necessary requirement. The successful applicant will have a passion for gardening and understand the needs of an active school community. We are looking for a team player to work collaboratively with all staff as part of a whole school community.
To be successful in this role you will possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals in accordance with the Department of Education policies and guidelines.
Mount Claremont PS provides quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6 for families from Mount Claremont and surrounding suburbs. Our motto 'We Care', ensures meaningful learning experiences and directs the student towards the pursuit of excellence. Restorative behaviour practices and positive incentives support learning. Our teachers, administration and non-teaching staff work together to ensure students achieve their potential.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
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 Claremont Primary School please visit Schools Online
For further job related information
Please contact Sue Andersson by telephoning 9208 3900 or emailing Sue.Andersson@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager
- A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please address selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4, by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each criteria.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready before applying for this job as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time,
To submit your application
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your documents.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
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 AND TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- complete introductory School Gardener training within three (3) months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six (6) 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 November 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.