We are seeking to establish a pool of Senior 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.
Ballajura Community College provides a high-quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities.
The College is situated on an expansive site with grounds comprising raised garden beds, a large school oval, soccer oval, community garden, grassed quads, and our community memorial Peace Park.
The College is looking for an experienced Senior Gardener - Handyperson to manage the grounds and assist with general maintenance around the College. We currently have a full-time vacancy due to retirement however will consider a job share arrangement for suitable applicants
Find out more about our school by visiting bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As Senior Gardener - Handyperson you lead and work alongside the Assistant Gardener - Handyperson and be responsible for maintaining, improving, and presenting our College grounds and gardens in an attractive, engaging, clean, safe, and tidy condition. You will also provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.
Suitable applicants will perform minor repairs and maintenance, as well as other gardener and handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
Applicants who are self-motivated, use initiative, work efficiently when unsupervised, have strong gardening and handyperson skills, and are proactive in their approach to both gardening and general maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded.
Applicants will ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and manage staff performance. You should have strong leadership skills to supervise the tasks and workload undertaken by the Assistant Gardener and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on College grounds and maintenance matters. In this role, you will ideally have a passion for the outdoors and an ability to lead staff as you work with team members to create and maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and enjoyable outdoor environment for staff, students, and the community.
All gardeners must complete a mandatory two (2) day induction training program through the Department of Education and should undertake regular refresher courses.
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 Rebecca Treloar-Cook, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9262 7777 or Rebecca.treloar-cook@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Sharon Batchelor on (08) 9262 7777
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.
- Tell us in a maximum of three (3) pages 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.
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: IPS/SS946471
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 February 2025
