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As of Tuesday, 4 April an amendment has been made to the application instructions.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS812198
This is a permanent part-time (0.25FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023
Corrigin District High School (DHS) is seeking a hardworking Gardener – Handyperson to join their friendly team.
About the Role
In this role you will show initiative by using your skills to benefit the school in maintaining and presenting the school grounds and facilities in a clean, tidy condition, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment.
The successful applicant will have a passion for the outdoors and by working alongside our Gardener, will provide a suitable and safe environment for our students and staff. You will maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and perform minor repairs and maintenance as well as perform tasks and duties using safe work practices, with minimal disruption to students and staff. You will provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Service on school grounds maintenance and maintain accurate records.
We are looking for an applicant who is friendly, helpful and caring; a punctual team player who enjoys performing maintenance duties and taking pride in their work to keep our facilities looking ship shape.
Our School
Corrigin DHS situated in the southern wheatbelt 240 km from Perth, caters for students from kindergarten through to Year 10. We have specialised teachers and education assistants who provide innovative and engaging classes for all children. We have a strong focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills, especially in the junior primary section of the school, but students enjoy the challenges provided by our exemplary teachers of all learning areas.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Corrigin District High School please visit Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Shannon Baker, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Corrigin, by telephoning (08) 9063 4400 or emailing shannon.baker@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Shannon Baker on 0427 889 860 or Shannon.baker@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current Line Manager; and
- The Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at the interview stage.
To submit your application:
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
And complete the Department’s:
- Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course;
- Induction program within three months of commencement;
- Introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas;
- Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:00pm (WST) on Friday, 28 April 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.