Assistant Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS895362Appointment PoolThe College is seeking to establish a pool of Assistant Gardener - Handypersons for appointments which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025.Appointments can be made from the Appointment Pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025.Ballajura Community College is situated on an expansive site with grounds comprising raised garden beds, a large school oval, soccer oval, community garden, grassed quads and our community memorial Peace ParkAs Assistant Gardener/Handyperson you will work under the guidance of the Senior Gardener/Handyperson as part of a team responsible for maintaining, improving, and presenting our College grounds and gardens in an attractive, engaging, clean, safe, and tidy condition.You will also provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.Suitable applicants will perform minor repairs and maintenance as required, as well as other Gardener and Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.Applicants with a background in gardening, landscaping, and/or general maintenance will be highly regarded.Ballajura Community College provides a high quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities.Our College's flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching, provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace.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.