Advertised Vacancy Number: Pool Ref IPS/SS902069
Bruce Rock District High School (DHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Gardener – Handypersons for appointments to permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025. We will have one position available to start in September of this year.
Professional Benefits:
Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
- District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable
For additional information please see relevant Agreement
About the Role
As a Gardener - Handyperson you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in a clean and tidy condition. The suitable applicants will work to provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to ensure a safe, vibrant, and clean school environment. They will 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. The suitable applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson’s duties using safe work practices and in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.
About the school
Bruce Rock DHS is located 240 km from Perth, caters for 100 children from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our school has a history of achieving high academic results where children are provided with a rigorous and challenging curriculum. At Bruce Rock DHS everybody matters, and we provide a friendly, inclusive, and caring environment where students feel supported and enjoy coming to school.
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 Bruce Rock DHS please visit Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information
You are encouraged to contact Emma Cooke, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bruce Rock, by telephoning (08) 9082 1900 or emailing Emma.Cooke@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Emma Cooke, on 0400 168 451 or Emma.Cooke@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, one being your current Line Manager and;
- A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, detailing your experience in the context of the role and business needs of the school.
You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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.
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.
- Email your completed application form and documents to Emma.Cooke@education.wa.edu.au before the closing date and time.
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 37 Dunstall St, Bruce Rock WA before the closing date and time.
The application form for emailed and hand delivered applications can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement.
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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4pm (WST) on Monday, 12 August 2024
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED