Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

East Hamilton Hill Primary School (PS) within the Department of Education is hiring a part-time Gardener-Handyperson (0.6FTE) commencing Term 4, 2026. The role focuses on maintaining school grounds to support a positive learning environment and safe outdoor spaces for students and staff.

The successful applicant will work with the Manager of Corporate Services to ensure safe work practices, OSH compliance, and timely upkeep of turf, gardens, and hard landscaping.

Qualifications

• Valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds in a safe and tidy condition.
• Oversee upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees and other landscapes.
• Maintain hard landscaping features, mark sports areas and perform minor repairs.
• Keep gardening facilities, tools and machinery clean and serviceable; report faults promptly.
• Assist in developing safe work procedures and conduct risk assessments as needed.

Job description

This is a part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 At East Hamilton Hill Primary School (PS), we pride ourselves on being the school of choice for families living in and around Hamilton Hill. We provide a caring and positive school environment for children in the local community. The school community has a strong sense of pride over the achievements of its students both in and out of the classroom and is constantly striving to provide the best education and social development for all students. East Hamilton Hill PS has a vibrant community where lasting and collaborative partnerships are developed. Suitable applicants will contribute to a positive team culture in our small school and enjoy the challenge of working at our school within the environment of ageing buildings. We have a strong sense of pride in the school community, grounds and culture. Parents and visitors often comment the school has a great feel to it, similar to a small country school where all staff, parents and students are known and acknowledged by all school community members. Find out more about our school by visiting easthamiltonhillps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring a conducive external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and various soft landscapes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies. The Gardener - Handyperson is also tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to safe work practices. Collaborating with the Manager of Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts risk assessments as needed. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and the management of hazardous substances are integral aspects of the role, including the maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines. The Gardener - Handyperson plays a crucial role in ensuring the school's outdoor spaces are well-maintained and conducive to a positive learning environment.

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 Carol Scattini [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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026