Gardener - Handyperson

Central Regional TAFE; Bremer Bay; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bremer Bay Primary School in the Southwest of Western Australia is seeking a Gardener - Handyperson to maintain the school grounds, turf, gardens and outdoor spaces. The role involves preserving safe, tidy and welcoming environments for students and staff, with duties spanning landscaping, equipment upkeep and collaboration with the Corporate Services team.

The position is permanent part-time at 0.4FTE and requires compliance with safety procedures, working with appropriate checks, and active

Qualifications

• Valid Working With Children Check required.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required.
• Current screening clearance number from Dept of Education's Screening Unit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds, including turf areas, beds and shrubs, to keep spaces safe and tidy.
• Oversee hard landscaping features such as courts and paving to ensure accessibility.
• Develop safe work procedures and undertake risk assessments in line with OSH legislation.
• Maintain gardening facilities, equipment and tools in good condition and safe to use.

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing as soon as possible

Bremer Bay Primary School (PS) is located in the Southwest of Western Australia and is 180 kilometres east of Albany. Established in 1953, we cater for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6.

The school provides an educational program that caters for a broad spectrum of abilities, needs and interests of students and has strong links with parents and the local community. Bremer BayPS is a small school with around 30 students catered for in multi-age groupings.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Join our team as a Gardener - Handyperson and contribute to fostering a positive learning environment. As a key member, you'll be instrumental in maintaining the school grounds, ensuring they are safe, tidy, and conducive to a positive environment for both students and staff. From overseeing the turf areas, garden beds, and shrubs to managing hard landscaping features like courts and paving, you'll play a vital role in creating an inviting and inspiring outdoor space.

Your commitment to maintaining gardening facilities, equipment, and tools in a good condition will be integral to promoting a positive culture within the school. Collaborate with the Manager of Corporate Services to develop safe work procedures, undertake risk assessments, and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation.

If you're passionate about cultivating not just landscapes but also a positive and vibrant school culture, we welcome you to be part of our team!

Want to know more?

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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nola White, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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 2021-2025 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 attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1072645

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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 25 November 2026