Salary
Level 2, $1,284.80 - $1,302.60 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Position Summary
This is a permanent part‐time (0.4FTE) position commencing as soon as possible.
School Overview
Castlereagh School is a purpose‐built education support school which takes pride in motivating children and young adults aged four to 18 in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Castlereagh School provides opportunities for students from Willetton through to Fremantle and parents may apply for bus access. Our school is committed to assisting students in being the best they can be, in all they do. We strive to ensure all students have access to the best teachers, education support staff, resources and facilities to enable them to develop into happy, active and purposeful members of their community.
Key Responsibilities
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. The role involves maintaining hard landscaping features such as courts and paving, marking sports areas and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies. The Gardener — Handyperson is tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools and machinery clean and serviceable, reporting faults promptly and adhering to safe work practices. The Gardener — Handyperson also collaborates with the Manager of Corporate Services to develop safe work procedures and conduct risk assessments when necessary. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health legislation and management of hazardous substances is integral, including maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.
Importance of Role
The Gardener — Handyperson plays a crucial role in ensuring the school's outdoor spaces are well‐maintained and conducive to a positive learning environment.
How to Apply
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Inclusion
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.
* Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Application Requirements
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply.
Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
* CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
* In one (1) page tell us how your skills and experiences relate to these selection criteria:
o Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
o Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
o Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
o Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
Applying Online
* Click "Apply for Job" and complete the online application.
* Have your documents ready to attach.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Deadline
Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Contact for Support
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Additional Information
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1039860
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 May 2026.
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