Advertised Vacancy Number: Pool Ref IPS/SS862686
Appointment Pool
Eastern Hills Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Senior Gardener - Handyperson for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
Suitable applicants will ideally ensure that our school grounds remain safe, tidy and visually appealing. They will ideally play a crucial role in maintaining outdoor spaces for our students to learn, explore and grow. Experience in maintaining equipment, storing gardening materials and chemicals as well as performing minor repairs will be advantageous.
The Senior Gardener - Handyperson will maintain our school's grounds in line with Safety Data Sheet guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation. Suitable applicants will ideally be self-motivated, taking the initiative to work efficiently even when unsupervised. Suitable applicants will join our committed facilities management team, maintaining a safe learning environment for our staff/students and providing support to the Manager Corporate Services or delegate on matters related to school grounds and maintenance.
Eastern Hills SHS is an Independent Public School catering for young people in Years 7 to Year 12. Our vision is to offer students a caring, progressive and meaningful learning environment that enhances their self-confidence, and promotes an interest in life-long learning and achievement.
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):
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Experience in servicing 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.
- Experience in coordinating and supervising staff.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Please visit ehshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Eastern Hills Senior High School.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For job related information
Please contact Sandra Myles, Human Resources Officer, by telephoning (08) 9573 0300 or emailing sandra.myles@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 three (3) 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
- Email your completed application form and documents to sandra.myles@education.wa.edu.au 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;
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- 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 the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 6 December 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.
