Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS656620
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2020
Tambellup Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a hard-working, reliable Gardener – Handyperson to join our friendly team.
In this role you will show initiative by using your skills to benefit the school in maintaining and presenting the school grounds and gardens in a clean tidy condition, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment.
The successful applicant will ideally have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy working to provide a suitable growing environment for our students and staff. You will be required to maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and perform minor repairs and maintenance as well as perform tasks and duties using safe work practices, with minimal disruption to students and staff. You will provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance and maintain accurate gardening records.
We are looking for an applicant who is friendly, helpful and caring; a punctual team player who enjoys gardening and taking pride in their work to keep our amazing gardens looking great.
At Tambellup Primary School we are committed to creating a positive learning environment ensuring only success for our students.
Our school has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy to ensure students are equipped and prepared for their future years. Other programs include Design and Technology, The Arts, Science, Physical Education and, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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 Tambellup Primary School please visit Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Cindy Veitch, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Tambellup, by telephoning (08) 9825 1144 or emailing cindy.veitch@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 and 3 by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each criteria; and
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- A completed application form. The application form can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement. Please only complete the application form if you are not submitting your application online.
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 documentation.
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception at Taylor Street, Tambellup, WA 6320, before the closing date and time.
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:
- Complete introductory School Gardener training within 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 months of appointment; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3:30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 1 December 2020.
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED