Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education; Denham; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Shark Bay School in Western Australia is seeking a Gardener - Handyperson to maintain the school grounds, gardens, and facilities, ensuring a safe, clean environment. The role includes turf management and minor repairs, with a preference for candidates who can tow a department trailer and have their own vehicle. A Class C license and vehicle are highly desirable.

Term 4, 2026 start, permanent part-time (0.5FTE). Applications close 9 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C license and own vehicle.
• Ability to tow a department trailer or perform rubbish tip runs.
• Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment.
• Maintain and present school grounds and gardens in attractive, tidy condition.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance per Department policies.

Skills

Class C license

Own vehicle

Tow trailer

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026. At Shark Bay School we have supportive families and dedicated staff committed to ongoing school improvement. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school which provides opportunities for leadership and professional development. We have a school setting in World Heritage Area 900 km from Perth which provides excellent opportunities for real world learning. Shark Bay is a family-friendly community in an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its flora, fauna and recreational opportunities as well as rich in opportunities to take part in scientific and ecological programs. For more information visit www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

The Gardener - Handyperson will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. They 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 a valid class C license and their own vehicle. The ability to tow a department trailer or rubbish tip runs is also highly desirable. 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 Rebecca Moroney, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Rebecca Moroney on 0409 331 728 or [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

• 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1065195. 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, 9 October 2026.