Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS818869
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023
As of todays date 24-05-2023 please note the closing date has been amended as below.
Currambine Primary School (PS) and Craigie Heights Primary School (PS) are seeking a reliable and dedicated Gardener – Handyperson to join our schools in a permanent full-time position.
Two days will be worked at Currambine Primary (0.4FTE) and three days at Craigie Heights Primary School (0.6FTE).
The successful applicant will become part of our inclusive and culturally responsive school community. Applicants with effective communication skills, experience in gardening and handyperson roles are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant should display effective communication skills, be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and external stakeholders and ideally be able to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed. You will ideally be well organised, pay attention to detail, have a positive outlook and be a team player.
About the role
As the Gardener - Handyperson you will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean, and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including some small -scale turf management. 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.
About the Schools
Currambine PS’s motto of 'Together Towards Tomorrow' reflect our schools strong sense of community and our forward thinking approach meeting the needs of our students, parents and staff.
Currambine Primary School opened with some 300 students in 1997 and has grown to over 800 students. Over fifty per cent of the students who attend Currambine Primary School come from the surrounding suburbs drawn by our reputation as a quality education provider for children from Kindergarten to Year Six.
Craigie Heights PS’s school vision is to inspire every student to achieve their personal best through learning, living and playing in harmony. Craigie Heights Primary School is situated at 47 Spinaway Street Craigie. We cater for over students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our dedicated, and highly capable, team of teachers and support staff provide innovative and engaging programs tailored to meet the needs of all students in a caring, supportive environment.
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).
Please visit currambineps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Currambine Primary School.
Please visit craigieheightsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Craigie Heights Primary School.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For job related information
Please contact Geoffrey Smith, Principal at Currambine Primary School, by telephoning (08) 6207 6100 or emailing Geoffrey.Smith@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 five (5) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
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
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:
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- 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
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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Thursday, 1 June 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.
