Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS788812
This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023
Yealering Primary School (PS) is seeking a hardworking Gardener – Handyperson to join their team
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for presenting our school grounds in a clean, attractive and tidy condition, making improvements to ensure a safe and clean school environment. In this role you will ideally possess a strong capacity to complete minor repairs and maintenance jobs in accordance with the department’s policies and guidelines.
In addition to maintaining and presenting the school grounds and gardens in a clean and tidy condition, you will provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. You will maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition. As a Gardener – Handyperson, you should provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance.
To be successful in this role you will ideally possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals. You should be a hard-working team member, willing to undertake professional learning and willing to share your special skills. Ideally you will be reliable, have a proactive approach to tasks and a strong work ethic.
About the school
We are an inspiring rural school located between the three larger centres of Corrigin, Narrogin and Pingelly in the heart of the Upper Great Southern Wheatbelt. Our students are focused; behaviour is exemplary and academic standards are high. Positive and engaged students, committed and involved teachers, dedicated and hardworking non-teaching staff and a supportive community that values education make Yealering PS one of the best performing schools in the Wheatbelt.
Students at Yealering PS have the benefit of multi-age grouped classes and low class sizes. A feature of the school is that teachers are dedicated to providing the best possible education to each individual, including a strong pastoral care focus. The school has a well-established specialist Science and Physical Education program and an environmental program that includes being Waste & Water-wise.
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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Yealering Primary School please visit Schools Online
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Lisa Nelson, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Yealering, by telephoning (08) 9888 7201 or emailing lisa.nelson@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 and;
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria (2 and 3) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each work related requirement.
You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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.
- Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
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 CV and any other supporting documents.
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception Yealering Primary School cnr of Yealering and Old Pingelly Rd, Yealering 6371 before the closing date and time.
The application form for emailed and hand delivered applications can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
And complete the Department’s:
- Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- Induction program within three months of commencement
- Introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas
- Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy and;
- Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
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 applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3:30pm (WST) on Thursday, 16 February 2023
PROFORMA, FAXED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.