Senior Gardener

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing as soon as possible

At Eaton Community College (CC), our motto of "Encouraging, Caring, and Challenging" thrives at the heart of our educational philosophy, reflecting our commitment to supporting both staff and students. We believe that every member of our community should feel valued and safe, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Whether you inspire young minds in the classroom, provide essential behind-the-scenes support, or build strong connections with our school community, your role will be crucial in shaping our students' futures. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can grow, learn, and succeed.

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The Role

As the Senior Gardener - Handyperson, you will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.

The successful applicant will ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills to maintain accurate gardening records and manage staff performance. You should have strong leadership skills to supervise tasks performed by the Assistant Gardener and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance. In this role, you will ideally have a passion for the outdoors and an ability to lead staff as you work with team members to create and maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and enjoyable outdoor environment for staff, students, and the community.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kane Mack, Manager Corporate Services on or emailing 

Equity and Diversity

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 Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Eligibility

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 relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

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

Application Instructions

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.
• In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this 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 your 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, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS982892

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 August 2025