Please note as of Monday, 27 November at 3:52pm and amendment has been made to the closing date
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS860698
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Hedland Senior High School is seeking a dedicated and Senior Gardener - Handyperson to join their team.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
Please select the options that apply:
- Travel Concession
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable
For additional information please see relevant Agreement
The Role
As a Senior Gardener - Handyperson working knowledge of current Occupational Health and Safety policies is highly regarded to provide students and staff with a safe external environment. You will ideally have experience in servicing horticultural, gardening and cleaning equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as those on irrigation systems, minor plumbing tasks, maintenance, carpentry tasks and assisting with the setup of school events.
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, high standard leadership skills in coordinating staff duties, rostered days off (RDOs) and leave in accordance with the Department of Education policies and guidelines.
Our School
Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.
Find out more about our school by visiting Hedland Senior High School.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Education is committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community, to better meet the needs and aspirations of our students, their families, and communities.
We encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Want to know more?
You are encouraged to contact Karen Ballantyne, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 9158 1900 or emailing Karen.Ballantyne@education.wa.edu.au
How to apply
Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria as outlined in the Job Description Form located at the bottom of this advertisement.
The business needs of the school may also be considered therefore, we recommend you consider all information contained in the advertisement before applying for this vacancy.
- Applications are submitted online by clicking Apply for Job at the bottom of this advertisement
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 one (1) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
Please allow enough time to submit your online application as it must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulty submitting your application, please call Recruitment on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Eligibility and other information
To work in a Western Australian public school or Department of Education worksite, employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy. More information on employment eligibility can be found here
Eligibility and training specific to this role is outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 4 December 2023
Application submissions, at or after 4:30pm will not be accepted.
