Please be advised as of Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 4:30pm the closing date has been amended.
Please be advised as of Monday, 7 October 2024, an amendment has been made to the application instructions.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Warnbro Community High School (WCHS) is located 50 kilometres south of Perth, nestled in the beachside communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy. WCHS offers a vibrant and nurturing learning environment that supports the holistic growth and development of students. The school community collaborates to cultivate strong aspirations and self-belief in students, empowering them to achieve success now and in the future. WCHS is dedicated to improving student outcomes by meeting each student at their point of need.
Find out more about our school by visiting warnbro.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the Assistant Gardener - Handyperson you will work to provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You 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, marks sports areas and reticulation. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the department’s policies and guidelines and under guidance of the Senior Gardener.
We are seeking someone to maintain and enhance our school grounds for the benefit of our students, staff, and community. Ideally, the successful applicant will ideally be focussed driven, enjoy working in an educational setting and able to maintain safe and secure work practices. We are seeking an individual who is a keen gardener, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services, by emailing Carol.Durant@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Carol Durant by emailing carol.durant@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you will need to:
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
- The steps you take to manage grounds and gardens.
- Equipment or chemicals you used; and
- How you ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to Warnbro.CHS@education.wa.edu.au or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 2 Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro WA, 6169 during office hours 8am to 3.45pm.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS918373
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 23 October 2024
