Part-Time School Grounds Gardener & Handyperson

Department of Education; Jerdacuttup; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia invites applications for a permanent part-time Gardener-Handyperson at Jerdacuttup Primary School. The role focuses on maintaining safe, tidy outdoor spaces to support a positive learning environment for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

You will collaborate with the Manager Corporate Services to manage turf, beds and hard landscaping, while ensuring equipment is well kept and compliant with OSH requirements. Applications close 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Australian citizenship, permanent residence, or valid work visa for term of appointment

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds, turf areas, beds, shrubs and hard landscaping features such as courts and paving
• Ensure grounds are safe, tidy and conducive to a positive learning environment
• Develop safe work procedures in collaboration with the Manager of Corporate Services and assist with risk assessments to comply with OSH legislation
• Maintain gardening facilities, equipment and tools in good condition and support a positive school culture

Job description

Department of Education in Western Australia invites applications for a permanent part-time Gardener-Handyperson at Jerdacuttup Primary School. The role focuses on maintaining safe, tidy outdoor spaces to support a positive learning environment for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

You will collaborate with the Manager Corporate Services to manage turf, beds and hard landscaping, while ensuring equipment is well kept and compliant with OSH requirements. Applications close 4 November 2026.