Gardener - Handyperson

Overview

Gardener - Handyperson role at Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025.

Established in 1981, Glencoe Primary School (PS) is located in Halls Head, 75 kilometres south of Perth. The school serves Kindergarten to Year 6 with an enrolment over 420 students for 2025.

The Role

This position will have working days of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Gardener - Handyperson will provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will maintain the school grounds and gardens, including turf management and a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping. Minor repairs and maintenance may be performed as required in line with Department policies and guidelines.

To be successful, you should possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals. You should display effective communication skills, be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and external stakeholders, and ideally be able to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and complete required tasks. Being well-organised, detail-focused, and a team player is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive school environment.
• Maintain and present school grounds and gardens; manage turf and landscaping needs.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.
• Apply knowledge of safe gardening practices, equipment use, and chemical handling.

Eligibility and Training

To work with us, you will need to:

• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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 work rights for the term of the appointment.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy to apply.

Step 1: Prepare your application.

Your application should include the following:

• CV/Resume detailing work history, experience and relevant certificates or qualifications.
• One-page statement describing how your skills and experiences relate to the selection criteria:
• Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
• Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including safe handling of equipment and chemicals.

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 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, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS988349. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies within 12 months following this process. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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