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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position
The role of the casual Gardener/Maintenance is to ensure that the Mawarnkarra gardens are kept maintained and to ensure that any maintenance work to any Mawarnkarra buildings is attended to in a timely manner.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

Experience in gardening.

Experience as a trade assistant or Maintenance.

Ability to contribute to a friendly working environment.

Ability to prioritise workload.

Ability to maintain the Mawarnkarra gardens.

Ability to maintain all of the Mawarnkarra buildings.

A good understanding of WH&S issues as they relate to the performance of the job (for example the safe handling of equipment and storage of dangerous solutions such as petrol and paint).

Ability to understand and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets.

Willingness to understand and actively participate in the Accreditation standards of the organisation as they apply to the position of gardener and Maintenance.

Ability to follow directions.

Motivation to provide service excellence.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to seek the advice and support of the Corporate Services Manager when necessary.

Commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, and quality assurance.

Other Requirements

Consent to undergo a Working With Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks.

Must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence

Current CPR Certificate

Must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening when role is to work with those with a disability

All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol screening.

Performance will be appraised on an on-going basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in gardening.

Experience as a trade assistant or Maintenance.

Remuneration Benefits include:

Attractive hourly rate of $37.50 + superannuation

11.5% Superannuation

Applications

Please address the Skills and Experience mentioned above, in your Resume/Cover Letter.

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).