Assistant Gardener

Join to apply for the Assistant Gardener - Handyperson role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

This is a permanent part-time (0.13 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025. Located in the suburb of Secret Harbour, approximately 55 kilometres south of the city of Perth. Comet Bay Primary School is at the heart of a thriving beachside community alongside the Indian Ocean, with approximately 634 students and part of the South Metro Educational Region.

Find out more about our school by visiting cometbayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will work to provide gardening, grounds, and facility management, keeping the school grounds to a high standard. You will maintain the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean, and tidy condition, and ideally provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. You will maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition, in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.

Our community takes pride in all school facilities, including our produce gardens and kitchen, where students learn about growing, harvesting, cooking, and eating. Students may care for chickens or the aquaponics area.

The successful applicant, under direction from the Senior Gardener, will contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the produce garden, including propagation of seasonal stock and cultivation of growing beds. The role includes minor repairs and other gardener/handyperson duties as required. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to receive and carry out instructions are essential.

• 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 relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

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

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply

Step 1: Prepare your application. Your application should include the following:

• CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
• One-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match this role.
• Submit a CV/resume detailing your work history and experience to the role.

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

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS993295. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September 2025.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.