Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS838922
Appointment Pool
Safety Bay Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Gardeners/Handypersons for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2024.
As a highly visible and valued member of our team, a Safety Bay Primary School Gardener/Handyperson models our whole school values and positive communications. Our National Opinion Survey consistently results in a community wide recognition that our school is well maintained. Our students, staff and community are extremely proud of our school grounds and facilities and the successful applicant will be motivated to ensure that Safety Bay Primary School continues to be a safe and inviting environment in which to Learn Together.
As a Gardener you would provide gardening, grounds, and facility management support to ensure a safe and clean school environment. Suitable applicants would maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean, and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. Part of your duties would be to perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess good interpersonal skills, along with the ability to receive and carry out instructions as required. Tools and horticultural equipment maintenance in a serviceable condition and provides advice and support to the Principal on school grounds maintenance is important.
Safety Bay PS is located within the City of Rockingham, approximately 45 km south of Perth. It has been rebuilt from the original site into a well-planned and resourced school which accommodates a growing population, sitting at over 600 students.
The school provides a balanced curriculum that maximises the capacity of all students to reach their potential and challenges individuals to set high expectations for learning. Curriculum delivery across the school focuses on developing the knowledge and skills to enable students to be effective learners. Collaborative teaching teams and distributed leadership structures allow the school to be adaptive and reflective by ensuring learning programs are meeting the needs of students.
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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Safety Bay Primary School please visit safetybayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
Please contact Diana Tindale, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9591 6800 or emailing Diana.Tindale@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Diana Tindale on 0409 942 659 or diana.tindale@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, ideally one being your line manager,
- A one (1) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school; and
- A completed application form. The application form can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement. Please only complete the application form if you are not submitting your application online.
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 CV and any other supporting documents, or
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
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
And complete the Department’s:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
- 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
- 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 4:00pm (WST) on Friday, 20 October 2023
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
