Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS808822
Appointment Pool
Arbor Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Gardener-Handypersons for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencement within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2024.
As our school Gardener-Handyperson you should have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy working to provide a suitable growing environment for soft and hard landscaping. Experience in the following areas is highly desirable: grounds and oval maintenance, native flora knowledge, reticulation knowledge, equipment maintenance, work both independently and in a team. Handyperson skills will be required for maintenance and small repairs and oval preparation for carnivals (line marking).
In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in a clean and tidy condition and improvement of school grounds and facilities on a bushfire site. We are seeking applicants with effective communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and provide advice to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds’ maintenance.
Our school community is very diverse. Children from over 40 different cultures and backgrounds attend our school. Our commitment to these children makes us a school of excellence in academic, social and emotional development. We understand the importance of providing opportunities for your child to move towards becoming a self-regulated and active participant in their learning, and a contributing member of society. We work with you and the community in partnership. Through this partnership we are able to provide a safe and supportive environment underpinned by our school values.
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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- 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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Arbor Grove Primary School please visit arborgroveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
Please contact Lisa Reith, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6497 4800 or emailing Lisa.Reith@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 addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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.
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, or
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception Brookmount Drive, Ellenbrook 6069, 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.
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
- 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 3.00pm (WST) on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
