Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is recruiting for a Gardener - Handyperson pool to support permanent and fixed-term vacancies across 2026 and into 2027. You will help maintain school grounds and contribute to a safe, inviting outdoor environment for students and staff.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to perform minor repairs, work unsupervised where needed, and collaborate with a friendly team to upgrade and maintain grounds, turf, beds, and paving across our sites.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of school grounds and safe work practices are expected.
• Ability to complete minor repairs and work unsupervised when required.
• Team player capable of adapting to a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf areas, garden beds and shrubs.
• Oversee hard landscaping features such as courts and paving.
• Keep gardening facilities, equipment and tools in good condition.
• Support upgrading and maintaining existing grounds to a high standard.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Gardeners/Handypersons for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and 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.

Baldivis Secondary College is a vibrant and thriving learning community nestled just 46km south of Perth. Our mission is to provide an exceptional school experience for every student, fostering learning, wellbeing, and personal growth. We are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of life.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.baldivissc.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, suitable applicants will ideally 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 would play a vital role in creating an inviting and inspiring outdoor space.

In this role you will ideally be confident in performing minor repairs and have a sound knowledge of safe work practices to carry out your duties. Applicants who have the capacity to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed, without specific direction, will be highly regarded.

Your commitment to maintaining gardening facilities, equipment, and tools in a good condition will be integral to promoting a positive culture within the school. The suitable applicants would continue to upgrade our existing school grounds and maintain them to a high standard. We are ideally looking for a team player to join our friendly staff who can adapt to the diverse role as a school gardener.

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 Jacqui Dearle, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or by 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 disabilities, 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).