This is a permanent part-time (0.37FTE) position commencing February 2025.Northam Residential College has been providing boarding for regional and remote families since 1938.
We provide a homely, safe and welcoming environment for up to 50 secondary students during the school year.Northam Residential College is situated on Inkpen Street, in a safe and secure setting behind Northam Senior High School.The RoleAs a Gardener, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining and presenting the college grounds in a safe and tidy state as far as conditions allow, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment.
The successful applicant will be tasked with performing minor repairs and maintenance in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.The successful applicant will ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and manage staff performance.Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in?Northam?and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leaveProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceAccess to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For more information about this opportunity, please contact Carlene Brown, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9621 6371 or by emailing We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ().Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areasobtain or hold a current Working with Children Check More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: 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 tasksDemonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
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 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE922699Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months.
This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 November 2024.