Gardener - Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE903941 This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing ASAP Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including: 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave The Role and our Branch Broome Residential College is seeking to appoint a Gardener – Handyperson to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply. The successful applicant will perform basic gardener/handyperson duties and maintain and present the school grounds, gardens and sporting areas in a clean and tidy condition, providing a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. You will maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and perform minor repairs and maintenance in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines. You will also be expected to monitor and maintain the reticulation systems and the formal and informal sports grounds.
The successful applicant will ideally possess good understanding of all aspects of gardening, interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work independently and in a team as well as receive and carry out instructions as required. You will perform tasks and duties using safe work practices and maintain accurate gardening records.
Cultural Diversity 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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: Demonstrates sound communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management. Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks. Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals. For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed