This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
At Kapinara Primary School, our purpose is to ensure all students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their individual potential and contribute positively to society.
The development of personal skills is reflected in the school motto - Kindness, Consideration and Services for Others. We strive to develop resilient children who treat themselves and others with respect, love learning, behave with integrity and think critically and creatively.
Find out more about our school by visiting kapinaraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Gardener - Handyperson, the successful applicant will ideally work closely with the line manager, providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. The successful applicant will ideally be responsible for maintaining and presenting the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, report faults, perform tasks and duties using safe work practices, including following Safety Data Sheet guidelines, in a timely manner with minimal disruption to students and staff, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant should perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other duties such as line-marking in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant will ideally 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. The successful applicant will ideally 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 Amanda Rodgers, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9237 7450 or amanda.rodgers@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.
- 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.
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
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/SS936153
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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024
