Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education; Donnybrook; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Australia seeks a Gardener-Handyperson for Donnybrook District High School to maintain school grounds and support a safe learning environment. You will work with the district team to ensure pleasant outdoor spaces for students and staff.

You will also maintain hard landscaping features, mark sports areas, and perform minor repairs while complying with safety guidelines and OSH requirements.

Qualifications

• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, working with the team to support a conducive external learning environment.
• Maintain hard landscaping features like courts and paving, mark sports areas, and perform minor repairs.
• Ensure compliance with OSH legislation and manage hazardous substances, including documenting safety records.

Job description

Collaborating with the Manager Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts risk assessments as needed.

Key responsibilities

• At Donnybrook District High School, the Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, working collaboratively with our team to ensure a conducive external learning environment for students and staff.
• Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies.
• Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and the management of hazardous substances are important aspects of the role, including the maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.

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

What you need

• 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.