This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.
At Roebuck Primary School, you will be joining a welcoming community dedicated to maintaining a beautiful and functional school environment. If you are passionate about gardening and handy work, and enjoy working in a school setting, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team!
Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
- Travel Concession
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable
For additional information please see relevant Agreement
Find out more about our school by visiting www.roebuckps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As our Gardener-Handyperson, you will:
- Maintain and Present: Keep our school grounds and gardens clean, tidy, and inviting, ensuring a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all gardening tools and horticultural equipment are in top working condition.
- Advisory and Support Role: Provide valuable advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services regarding school grounds maintenance.
- Safe Work Practices: Perform all tasks using safe work practices and keep accurate gardening records.
To excel in this role, you should be confident in performing minor repairs and possess a solid knowledge of safe work practices to carry out your duties effectively.
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 April Oswald, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9195 1900 or emailing April.Oswald@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.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to April.Oswald@education.wa.edu.au; or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at Spoonbill Avenue, Broome WA 6725.
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/SS959604
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: 2:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 April 2025
