For nearly forty years SCEA has been a part of the Christianeducational community of Perth since its humble beginnings inMidland in 1982. Today, Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA)is a not-for-profit association with more than 5,000 students, morethan 1000 staff and seven schools across the Perth metropolitanarea.
We invite applications to be a part of SCEA's Relief Grounds andMaintenance register. You can nominate to work at any of our sevenschools.
You will maintain and enhance the school's grounds,buildings, and facilities to the highest standards of safety,presentation, and functionality, ensuring a clean, well-keptenvironment that supports teaching, learning, and theschool's reputation for excellence.
This is more than just a groundsman position – it's acalling to represent Christ through service, to draw out the beautyof God's creation, and support the flourishing of our schoolcommunities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Undertake general maintenance activities of grounds,facilities, buildings, equipment and associated fixtures andfittings by carrying out required repairs and completingscheduled maintenance where the work is not required to becompleted by a qualified trade person (eg DIY / handyman taskssuch as door handle / door lock repairs, minor plumbing,paving, manufacturing, fabricating and/or repairing furnitureand equipment, reticulation etc.).
* Morning clean-up of litter, leaves and debris frompathways, external building areas and carparks etc.
* Carry out gardening and landscaping tasks includingpruning, trimming, mowing, edging, planting, spreading mulchand fertilisers, spraying weed killers, and removingdebris.
* Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks, includinglitter removal, emptying bins, attending to spills andbreakages, oval marking, and assisting with event setups.
* Assisting with the relocation and delivery of resources,equipment, office and classroom furniture.
* Other duties as requested by the Business Manager orPrincipal.
Selection Criteria:
* To have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ andbe an active member of a Christian Church.
* To accept the Association's Statement of Faith,Foundational Statements of Belief and Educational Objectivesand be living a lifestyle consistent with thesestatements.
* Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks,lifting, and handling equipment.
* Skills that enable the completion minor maintenanceprojects and operation of general maintenance equipment.
* The ability to be self-starting, work efficiently andeffectively.
* Capable of working independently or collaboratively as partof a team to support staff, students and the wider schoolcommunity.
* Current Working with Children Check, Department ofEducation Criminal History Check, and Drivers licence –Class 'C' (or willingness to obtain).
Desirable
* Suitable qualifications and experience in the field ofgrounds maintenance is advantageous but not essential.
* An awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
What We Offer:
* Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strongconnections between our networks of Schools as we work togetherfor a common purpose.
* High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joiningwith us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across ourpeople, places and resources so we can offer excellentChristian education.
* Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community accessto transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work withstakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.
How to Apply:
If you're a hands-on worker seeking to make a meaningfulcontribution as a Relief Grounds and Maintenance staff, we inviteyou to apply online via the SCEA website:scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us
We invite you to read the attached information pack thatincludes the job description that includes full list of duties andselection criteria to address.
Applications must include
* A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria anda brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring tothe role and your reason for applying
* A current resume/CV
* Copies of qualifications
* Copies of current Working with Children Card, andDepartment of Education Criminal History Check, or willingnessto apply for one.
Only online applications that provide the aboverequirements will be considered.
About SCEA
Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profitnetwork of seven schools across Perth. With over 1000 staff and5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:
"We value and empower every student to become all Godcreated them to be."
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