Assistant Gardener – Handyperson
Collie Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public Secondary School in the heart of the close knit community of Collie.
We aim to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, knowledge and resilience, through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.
At Collie SHS children are encouraged and guided as an individual so that their own personal excellence can be achieved. They are be offered a broad and exciting range of educational, sporting and creative pathways so they can really discover their true potential.
The Role
The successful applicant will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. They will maintain and present the school grounds in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.
Under the supervision of Senior Gardener – Handyperson, you will continue to upgrade our existing school grounds and maintain them to a high standard. We are looking for a team player to join our friendly staff who are able to adapt to the diverse role.
The successful applicant should be confident in performing minor repairs and have a sound knowledge of safe work practices in order to carry out your duties. You will ideally have the capacity to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed, without specific direction.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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.
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.
- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach, or;
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 76 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA 6225.
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 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS933688d
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 Friday, 29 November 2024