Gardener - Handyperson
Branch:
Hillcrest Primary School
Division:
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary:
Level 2, $1, $1,237.60 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Work Type:
Permanent - Part Time
FTE:
0.4
Location:
Bayswater
Closing Date:
:30 PM
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026
Hillcrest Primary School, founded in 1950 and prominently situated on a hill overlooking the City of Bayswater, boasts a rich history and a strong reputation as a school of choice. Our vibrant learning environment celebrates diversity, encourages excellence, and supports every child in reaching their full academic, social, physical, and creative potential. We value each child's unique qualities and take a holistic approach to education, ensuring every family feels welcomed and valued. Our vision is to Empower Future-Focused Learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
The Role
The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring a safe external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and various soft landscapes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies. The successful applicant would also keep gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to safe work practices.
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 Stephnee Butler, Manager Corporate Services on or
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 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).
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 your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
* A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
* The steps you take to manage grounds and gardens.
* Equipment or chemicals you used; and
* How you ensure your safety and the safety of 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 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1016857
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 Monday, 2 March 2026