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Department of Education
Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Darkan Primary School
Gardener - Handyperson
00002396
Level 2, $996.40 - $1,014.20 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2019)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS663365 

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021

Do you want to make a positive difference in your local community?

Darkan Primary School PS is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Gardener-Handyperson to join their energetic team.

The successful applicant will be required to attend to the maintenance of garden beds, shrubs, trees and turf areas. They will be required to operate and carry out maintenance on school facilities including equipment, tools and machinery. They will also be expected to monitor and maintain the reticulation systems and the formal and informal sports grounds. Good interpersonal skills are necessary, along with the ability to receive and carry out instruction as required.

Darkan Primary School has been providing quality education to the children of our community since 1908. We were proud to be recognised as an Independent Public School in 2014, offering a comprehensive and personalised education to your child now and into the future.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

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 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

For further information about Darkan Primary School please visit www.darkanps.wa.edu.au  or Schools Online.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Leigh Studsor, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Darkan, by telephoning  0427 361 321 or emailing Leigh.Studsor@education.wa.edu.au.   

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

  1. A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;
  1. A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please provide one example from your past experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in gardening and handyperson role. Include the:
  • planning used to achieve desired outcome
  • machinery used; and
  • action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready before applying for this job as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

To submit your application:

  • Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your documents.

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements 

Employees will be required to: 

  • complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas;
  • complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
  • complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy;
  • obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
  • obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
  • complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment; and
  • provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 25 January 2021

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.


ATTACHMENTS: - applicant resource - applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position mar2020.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- published jdf - generic - gardener and handyperson - schools - l2 - jan 2020.pdf


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WORK TYPE:  Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.6
LOCATION: Darkan
CLOSING DATE: 2021-01-25 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Position Title
Gardener - Handyperson

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 2, $996.40 - $1,014.20 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2019)
Location
Darkan
Unit/Division
Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Branch
Darkan Primary School
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
00002396
Closing Date
2021-01-25 4:30 PM
Position Title
Gardener - Handyperson
Branch
Darkan Primary School

Location
Darkan
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date
2021-01-25 4:30 PM
Salary
Level 2, $996.40 - $1,014.20 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2019)
Agency
Department of Education
Company Information
Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS663365 

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021

Do you want to make a positive difference in your local community?

Darkan Primary School PS is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Gardener-Handyperson to join their energetic team.

The successful applicant will be required to attend to the maintenance of garden beds, shrubs, trees and turf areas. They will be required to operate and carry out maintenance on school facilities including equipment, tools and machinery. They will also be expected to monitor and maintain the reticulation systems and the formal and informal sports grounds. Good interpersonal skills are necessary, along with the ability to receive and carry out instruction as required.

Darkan Primary School has been providing quality education to the children of our community since 1908. We were proud to be recognised as an Independent Public School in 2014, offering a comprehensive and personalised education to your child now and into the future.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

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 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

For further information about Darkan Primary School please visit www.darkanps.wa.edu.au  or Schools Online.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Leigh Studsor, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Darkan, by telephoning  0427 361 321 or emailing Leigh.Studsor@education.wa.edu.au.   

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

  1. A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;
  1. A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please provide one example from your past experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in gardening and handyperson role. Include the:
  • planning used to achieve desired outcome
  • machinery used; and
  • action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready before applying for this job as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

To submit your application:

  • Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your documents.

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements 

Employees will be required to: 

  • complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas;
  • complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
  • complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy;
  • obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
  • obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
  • complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment; and
  • provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 25 January 2021

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Attachments
- applicant resource - applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position mar2020.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- published jdf - generic - gardener and handyperson - schools - l2 - jan 2020.pdf


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