We are seeking to establish a pool of Gardener - Handyperson for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bencubbin Primary School (PS) is located in the Wheatbelt, 279kms east of Perth in the Mt Marshall Shire. Bencubbin is a predominantly rural farming community comprised of vast cropping land, as well as sheep and cattle farms. Many students who attend the school live on farms, with others living within the Bencubbin townsite. Student numbers in the high twenties mean that we run multi-age classes of between ten and fifteen students. At Bencubbin PS we endeavour to create the conditions for children to thrive and do this through a ‘whole child’ approach to primary school education. We believe that every child matters and through a safe and nurturing learning environment, we seek to meet the needs of all students at our school.
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The Role
As the Gardener - Handyperson, suitable applicants will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. Suitable applicants 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. Suitable applicants will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
Suitable applicants 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 should also be well organised, have attention to detail, a positive outlook and be a team player.
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 Karen Swaine, Principal on (08) 9344 2602 or emailing Karen.Swaine@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Karen Swaine on 0416 125 342.
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.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
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: SS/SS929664
If branch is receiving applications directly to the branch apply a (10) day breach:
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 January 2025
