Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2, $1,154.80 - $1,172.60 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Gladys Newton Independent Public School is proud to be a centre of excellence, creating opportunities for success for students aged 4 -18 years with intellectual disabilities and autism. Our school is a leader in providing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum requiring a reduction in environmental stimuli enabling them to achieve academically as well as learn to self-regulate their anxiety and behaviour.
Gladys Newton School has embraced its shared vision of 'Educating for a brighter future' in all aspects of its operation. Our commitment to achieving our purpose and priorities is enhanced by an active supportive School Board, a dedicated professional leadership team, experienced staff and parents who are willing partners in their child's education.
The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring a conducive external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and various soft landscapes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies. The Gardener is also tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to safe work practices.
Collaborating with the Manager of Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts risk assessments as needed. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and the management of hazardous substances are integral aspects of the role, including the maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.
The Gardener plays an important role in ensuring the school's outdoor spaces are well-maintained and conducive to a positive learning environment.
Minimum Requirements:
* 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.
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.
* Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences relate to these selection criteria:
o Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
o Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
o Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
o Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
Apply Online:
* Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
* Have your documents ready to attach.
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 February 2025
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