Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Gardener - Handyperson to maintain the school grounds at Wongan Hills DHS. You will look after turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and paving, keeping spaces safe, tidy and inviting for students and staff.

You will work with the Manager Corporate Services to implement safe procedures, perform risk assessments and ensure OSH compliance across the outdoor facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with garden and turf maintenance is required.
• Ability to operate and care for garden tools and equipment.
• A proactive approach to safety and risk assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds including turf, beds, shrubs and hard landscaping areas.
• Ensure grounds are tidy, safe and conducive to a positive learning environment.
• Develop safe work procedures and undertake risk assessments in line with OSH guidelines.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

The School

Wongan Hills District High School (DHS) is a medium-sized district high school situated less than 2 hours' drive north-east of Perth in the stunning Wheatbelt. The school caters for over 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The town offers a variety of quality shopping environments to suit a country lifestyle and has an impressive range of sporting and other groups and excellent facilities to foster opportunities to be part of the community.

Find out more about our school by visiting wonganhillsdhs.wa.edu.au or 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 Kellie Anspach, 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: IPS/SS1065771

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, 23 October 2026