We are seeking to establish a pool of Gardener – Handypersons for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Our school grounds and the play areas are well utilised and create a welcoming and refreshing experience for the students, staff, parents and visitors. Our school community is supportive and caring of the environment and encourages sustainability.
Working at Carramar Primary, you have access to great benefits, including:
- Rostered Days off
- 4 weeks Annual Leave
Find out more about our school by visiting carramarps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to provide day-to-day maintenance landscaping and gardening services to join our wonderful Carramar community. Being energetic and having a keen desire to maintain grounds and gardens in our school would be highly desirable.
As a Gardener - Handyperson you provide gardening, grounds, and facility management support to ensure a safe and clean school environment. The successful applicant will ideally 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. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant should be of a friendly and helpful disposition, display effective communication skills, be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and external stakeholders.
The successful applicant will ideally model effective quality customer service to our school community and have practical experience in health and safety in this type of workplace environment. Ideally you will be able to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed. You should also be well organised, have attention to detail, a positive attitude and be a team player.
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 Kathy Bullock Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9405 0600 or emailing kathy.bullock@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 [Kathy.bullock@education.wa.edu.au]; or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 71 Houghton Drive, Carramar WA 6031.
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/SS911244
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.00pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 August 2024.
