Assistant Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS897522This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.Champion Bay Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a hardworking Assistant Gardener – Handyperson to join their team.Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits: District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable To be successful in this role you will ideally have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy maintaining the grounds, gardens, and facilities for the benefit of our staff, students and school community.The Assistant Gardener - Handyperson will provide gardening, grounds, and facility management support to ensure a safe 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 successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other duties in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.At Champion Bay SHS, staff and students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of 'Respect, Aspire and Resilience'.We provide a supportive and caring environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and commitment to academic success across all programs in our 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.To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria): Good communication skills.Ability to operate and maintain equipment and apply safe working practices.Ability to assist in maintaining both soft and hard landscaped areas.Ability in the practical application and safe use of hand tools.