Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS764375
This is a permanent part-time (0.63FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2022
Corrigin District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint a hard-working, reliable Gardener – Handyperson who is willing to assist in any area of the gardening.
In this role you will show initiative by using your skills to benefit the school in maintaining and presenting the school grounds and gardens 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 enjoy working to provide a suitable growing 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 gardening records.
We are looking for an applicant who is friendly, helpful and caring; a punctual team player who enjoys gardening and taking pride in their work to keep our amazing gardens and ovals looking ship shape.
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.
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 Corrigin District High School can be found by visiting www.corrigindhs.wa.edu.au or 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
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, one being your current Line Manager.
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 the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 12 August 2022.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
