Assistant Gardener - Hove, United Kingdom - Gilmore College

Gilmore College Hove, United Kingdom

4 days ago

Description

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Gilmore College Assistant Gardener - Handyperson Level 1, $1, - $1, (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS837575

This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 4, 2023

Gilmore College is seeking to appoint an Assistant Gardener - Handyperson who has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys 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.

Gilmore College is an Independent Public School which opened in 2008, continuing 52 previous years of secondary education provided by Kwinana Senior High School. We are a diverse and multicultural workplace, and our team are friendly, caring and kind, working in a collegial environment.

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.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

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Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply

Your application should include:

A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;

A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work-Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school.

To submit your application:

Click on the "Apply for Job" button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your CV and any other supporting documents, or

If you do not have access to a computer, or require help using one, you can visit the school during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm) to use a school computer, with technical support available from school-based staff. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Support staff are not available to assist with the content for your application.

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy

obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment

obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

And complete the Department's:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement

induction program within three months of commencement

introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas

training specific to this role required by Departmental policy

training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. 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 must be submitted before 2:00 pm (WST) on Friday, 3 November 2023

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Part Time FTE: LOCATION: Orelia CLOSING DATE: :00 PM
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