This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 at Tuart Rise Primary School (PS), an Independent Public School located in Baldivis. It is a modern facility which opened in 2015 for students in Kindergarten to Year 6.
Tuart Rise PS values the whole child and believes students should have a voice. The school focuses on academic needs and social-emotional well-being.
Find out more about our school at tuartriseps.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 upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and other soft landscapes. The role also involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in line with departmental policies. The Gardener - Handyperson keeps gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery clean and serviceable, reports faults promptly, and adheres to safe work practices.
The Gardener - Handyperson plays a crucial role in ensuring the school\'s outdoor spaces support a positive learning environment.
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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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 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 work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
* CV/Resume detailing work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
* A cover letter with one example from your experience showing knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
o The steps you take to manage grounds and gardens.
o Equipment or chemicals you used; and
o How you ensure safety for yourself and others.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
* Click 'Apply for Job' and complete the online application.
* Have your documents ready to attach.
It is recommended you have attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1030096
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 Wednesday, 11 March 2026
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