Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education; City Of Kwinana; Presencial; AUD 32.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

North Parmelia Primary School in the City of Kwinana seeks a permanent part-time Gardener – Handyperson to maintain safe, tidy grounds and welcoming spaces.

You will care for turf, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and hard surfaces, assist with minor repairs, and help keep tools and machinery in good order. WHS knowledge and attention to detail are valued.

Working with the Manager Corporate Services, you will follow Department policies and report faults as needed.

Formación

• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• 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).

Responsabilidades

• Maintain turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees and other landscaped areas, as well as maintain courts, paving and other hard surfaces.
• Assist with minor repairs in line with Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain gardening facilities, tools, equipment and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition; identify and report faults.
• Follow safe work practices and contribute to safe work procedures and risk assessments.

Descripción del empleo

This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026. North Parmelia Primary School's vision is 'Together, we will be daring and robust learners.' This vision shapes the operation of the school. North Parmelia Primary School is situated in, and is well supported by, the City of Kwinana. This interaction occurs through programs such as participation in local land care activities. Our school follows the focus of the Classroom First Strategy which places the emphasis of learning on the interaction between the classroom teacher and the 300 students. There are many programs in place to support this interaction including Friendly Schools Plus, Sustainability Strategy, the concept of Good Standing, Crunch and Sip and a Learning Club. These programs are designed to support classroom teachers to engage the students and deliver a relevant and effective learning experience. Find out more about our school by visiting North Parmelia Primary School or Schools Online . The Role As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will ideally contribute to maintaining safe, tidy and welcoming school grounds that support a positive environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes caring for turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees and other landscaped areas, as well as maintaining courts, paving and other hard surfaces. Duties may also include marking sports areas and completing minor repairs in line with Department policies and procedures. The successful applicant will ideally assist with maintaining gardening facilities, tools, equipment and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, including identifying and reporting faults when required. Knowledge of safe work practices is highly regarded, particularly when working with machinery, equipment and hazardous substances. Working collaboratively with the Manager Corporate Services, the role may also contribute to safe work procedures and risk assessments. An understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements, including appropriate record keeping and the safe management of hazardous substances, would be highly desirable. Strong attention to detail, practical skills and an interest in maintaining well-presented outdoor spaces would also be valued. 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 Erin Turner, Principal 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/SS1069094 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, 30 October 2026