Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education; Hamersley; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

East Hamersley Primary School, part of the Department of Education, seeks a Gardeners - Handyperson for part-time, permanent or fixed-term roles to maintain school grounds. The role covers turf, beds, shrubs, trees, and hard landscaping, with minor repairs while upholding safety guidelines.

Collaboration with the Manager of Corporate Services and OSH compliance are key. Eligibility includes a valid Working With Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds upkeep preferred.
• Ability to operate basic garden machinery and tools.
• Commitment to safety practices and OSH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees.
• Oversee hard landscaping features and marking sports areas.
• Perform minor repairs in line with departmental policies.
• Keep gardening facilities and tools clean and well-maintained.
• Report faults promptly and support safe work practices.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Garden care

Tool handling

Safety practices

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Gardeners - Handyperson for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. East Hamersley Primary School is an Independent Public School driven by a collaborative professional learning culture of high-quality teaching and learning, positive school environment and strong community partnerships and engagement. Established in 1979, we provide a range of evidenced based programs for students from Kindergarten to Year Six. We are a high performing school committed to providing a safe and caring environment which is inclusive and celebrates our rich diversity. With a beautiful setting surrounded by leafy trees, open grounds, friendly students and quality staff we recognise the guardianship of the traditional owners of the land which upon our school has been established, the Mooro people on Wadjak Noongar country. We have become a school of choice and with a strong positive reputation in the community we acknowledge and respect the need for us to keep evolving our expectations to meet the aspirations of families for their children. We aim to build on these expectations by providing a contemporary education that acknowledges that students are curious, have a voice, are technologically adept and value their environment. Find out more about our school by visiting easthamersleyps.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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dawn McDonald, Principal, on [phone] 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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1067353