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This is a permanent part-time (0.3FTE) position commencing ASAP
The Role
The Gardener - Handyperson will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe, vibrant and clean environment. They will maintain and present the grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping.
The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties using safe work practices and in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines. The successful applicant should ideally show initiative and be able to work independently or collaboratively as required.
Good interpersonal skills are highly desirable, as the successful applicant will be required to liaise with various maintenance contractors on a range of site maintenance issues and manage a range of site accommodation issues associated with Departmental business units who operate from the site on a seasonal arrangement. The successful applicant will ideally also have an excellent working knowledge of gardening machinery and reticulation.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Beaconsfield and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
* 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
* Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
* Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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 Sam Delany, Coordinator Regional Operations on (08) 9336 9516 or also
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ) .
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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 must:
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
* complete introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas.
* obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
* Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
* Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
* Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
It is recommended you have your 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, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE967625
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 May 2025
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