Gardener

Maintain and have strong involvement of ongoing design of the beautiful grounds of University Hall, the residential college of The University of Western Australia.
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months
- Base salary range: Level 3 $59,557 - $65,969 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

University Hall (UniHall) is the residential college owned and operated by The University of Western Australia (UWA). Over 750 UWA students from over 50 countries live, socialise and study at UniHall making it a fun and exciting collegial community. The University Hall Housekeeping team manage and undertake housekeeping activities to support student living.

**About the opportunity**

You will provide the undertaking and overseeing of the maintenance, management and development of University Hall’s outdoor spaces, including soft and hard landscape areas.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

- Good organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
- Sustainable horticultural knowledge and experience
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team

Note: Proof of current full COVID-19 Vaccination or a Vaccination Exemption Statement recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register is required in accordance with the Western Australia COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Programme

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD - Gardener 514159.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 30 April 2023**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.