This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Canning Vale College (CVC) is an innovative Independent Public School that caters for approximately 1350 students from Years 7 to Year 12. Our College community represents a diverse range of backgrounds, experience and aspirations. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Situated 20 kilometres from Perth, the College boasts state-of-the-art facilities and offers highly competitive College Board Approved Specialist Programs in Academic Extension, Languages, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); The Arts and Performance Troupe as well as our Department of Education Approved Specialist Program in Music. The College proudly offers a diverse range of subjects and pathways to offer the best opportunities for academic achievement.
All staff a CVC staff are committed to Creating Futures, working in partnership with families and the local community to ensure all students can successfully transition to University, TAFE, further training, or employment. Students are supported by our dedicated Student Engagement and Support team, consisting of professionals such as nurses, psychologists, chaplains, and youth workers, along with external support agencies. All staff are committed to facilitating an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cvc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the Senior 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 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.
The successful applicant will ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and manage staff performance. You will ideally have strong leadership skills to supervise the tasks and workload undertaken by our Gardener and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on School grounds and maintenance matters.
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. Experience in turf management on sporting grounds is also advantageous. Applicants with experience/knowledge in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as those on irrigation systems, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Collin Carter, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9334 9000 or emailing colin.carter@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you will need to:
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.
- Tell us in one (3) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria:
- Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Demonstrated experience in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and supervising staff.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
- The steps you take to manage grounds and gardens.
- Equipment or chemicals you used; and
- How you ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to colin.carter@education.wa.edu.au; or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 26 Dumbarton Road, Canning Vale, WA 6155.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS916497
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 September 2024
