This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
West Byford Primary is a level 6 school that opened in February 2013. The school is located on Kardan Boulevard, Byford; approximately 41kms south of Perth and situated in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. Byford is a rapidly growing suburb that includes a mix of young and established families. Students attending West Byford enjoy state of the art facilities in a fresh, contemporary environment. The spacious landscaped grounds provide an abundance of play, sporting and quiet sitting areas for students to enjoy while classrooms are outfitted with up-to-date technologies to enhance student learning opportunities.
Find out more about our school by visiting School Overview West Byford Primary School
The Role
As a Gardener - Handyperson, the successful applicant will work closely with the line manager, providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. The Gardener - Handyperson will be responsible for maintaining and presenting the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, reporting faults, performing tasks 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 such as line marking in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines. As this is a new role you will be responsible for setting up the school Gardeners - Handyperson storeroom with resources.
The successful applicant 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.
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 Chantelle Lehman, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9526 6550 or emailing chantelle.lehman@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.
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/SS951394
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 Friday, 28 March 2024
