Senior Gardener - Handyperson

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Narrorogin Senior High School (Narrogin SHS) seeks a Senior Gardener/Handyperson to maintain our grounds and facilities. The role focuses on turf, garden beds, shrubs and trees, ensuring safety and tidiness for students and staff in a large outdoor environment.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, service horticultural equipment, and perform minor repairs while adhering to Safe Work Australia guidelines and OSH requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticultural/gardening maintenance.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate tasks.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and OSH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds including turf, beds, shrubs and trees to present a safe external learning environment.
• Supervise and coordinate gardening staff and tasks.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on gardening equipment; follow safe work practices and OSH guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Outdoor work

Maintenance knowledge

Tools

Gardening equipment

Job description

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

Help Shape the Environment Where Students Succeed!

Are you an experienced and motivated gardener with practical maintenance skills? Narrogin Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated Senior Gardener/Handyperson to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining our school grounds and facilities.

At Narrogin SHS, we pride ourselves on providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained learning environment where students and staff can thrive. As Senior Gardener/Handyperson, you will make a meaningful contribution to the school community by ensuring our grounds are presented to a high standard and our facilities remain functional, safe and inviting.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your skills, initiative and commitment are valued. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, and are passionate about creating quality environments for young people to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

The successful applicant will maintain the school grounds including turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees to ensure that they are presented in a safe and tidy state as far as conditions allow, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment. Part of the role includes, performing tasks and duties using safe work practices, including following Safety Data Sheet guidelines, in a timely manner with minimal disruption to students and staff. The successful applicant would manage hazardous substances in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, including maintaining Safety Data records as required.

The desired applicant should possess good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and supervise staff. You will ideally have experience in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

About The School

Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole-school improvement journey, encompassing the Plan for Public Education in Western Australia and Teaching for Impact framework with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus that reflects the aspirations and expectations of our school community, an outstanding sporting program, and a diverse range of upper school pathways, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program. This diverse context also enables us to deliver a range of programs that cater for students’ diverse abilities, interests, and future pathways.

The nostalgic two-storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district, offering sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. Our extensive school grounds include a Hospitality Trade Training Facility with a student-run café, a reasonably new Administration building, and dedicated Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS draws students from all directions, including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.nshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

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 Peter Trefort, 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).

Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026