Located in the suburb of Secret Harbour approximately 55 kilometres south of the city of Perth, Comet Bay Primary School is at the heart of a thriving beachside community alongside the beautiful Indian Ocean. The school opened in 2007, has approximately 634 students, and is part of the South Metro Educational Region.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleAs a Gardener – Handyperson, you will work enthusiastically to provide gardening, grounds, and facility management, keeping the school grounds to a high standard. In addition to maintaining and presenting the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean, and tidy condition, you will ideally provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.You will ideally have a passion for gardening and understand the needs of an active school community and be able to maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition, in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.Our community takes great pride and care of all our school facilities which include our impressive produce gardens and kitchen, where our children discover how fruit and vegetables are grown, harvested, cooked and best of all eaten. Students are often seen caring for our chickens or our fish in the aquaponics area.The successful applicant, under direction from the Senior Gardener, will play an integral role to the ongoing development and maintenance of our produce garden. This will include propagation of seasonal stock and cultivation of growing beds. In addition, the successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other gardener/handyperson duties as required. Good interpersonal skills are necessary, along with the ability to receive and carry out instructions as required.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 Sandra Kent, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9523 3700 or emailingEquity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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 will need to:
obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. * be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsOur aim is to make it easy for you to apply!Step 1: Prepare your application.Your application should include the following:
CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
Share with us in one (1) page cover letter how your skills & experience match this role
Submit a CV/resume detailing your work history, experience to the role.
Step 2: Submit your application.Apply Online:
Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
Have your documents ready to attach.
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: IPS/SS993295Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
