Grounds Person, Full-time

The College is looking for a flexible and team orientated Grounds Person to join our team as soon as possible. This full-time role will see you assisting with the maintenance of the College grounds with duties including:

- Mowing and maintenance of turf areas
- Reticulation maintenance and replacements
- Weed spraying
- Planting, pruning and shaping of garden beds and trees
- Assisting with the set up of sporting events, including line marking
- Driving of the College bus fleet when necessary

Previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded, however is not essential as full training will be provided.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) role working Monday to Friday from 6:20am to 3:00pm.

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Current WA Class C Drivers License
- Current MR or HR driver’s license - or the willingness to obtain one
- Current Chemical Application license (WA Pest Management Technician License) is desirable, however not essential.
- A current Working with Children’ check (WWC) and National Police Clearance or the ability to obtain.
- Commitment to the College’s Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

**Applications close 9am Wednesday 22 March 2023**

**How to Apply**:
**Your Application must include**:

- **Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae** outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the key achievements and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- **Work-related referees**: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.

**Applications close 9am Wednesday 22 March 2023**

**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing**

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
- No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role._

**Disclaimer**:Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing**

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
- No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role._

**Disclaimer**:Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.