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Gardener - Handyperson
role at
Department of Education, Western Australia
This is a permanent part time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025
At Serpentine Primary School (PS) we acknowledge our history and tradition and seek to balance this with a focus into the future, embracing innovation, current educational research, and teaching and learning practices.
Find out more about our school by visiting Serpentine Primary School 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 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 Gardener - Handyperson is also tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to secure work practices.
Collaborating with the Manager of Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts risk assessments as needed. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and the management of hazardous substances are integral aspects of the role, including the maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.
The Gardener - Handyperson plays a crucial role in ensuring the school's outdoor spaces are well-maintained and conducive to a positive learning environment.
Please note the position's FTE may increase and will be discussed with the successful candidate.
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 Armelle Senior, Manager Corporate Services on or
During the school holidays, please contact Armelle Seinor on.
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 encourages 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.
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.
Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria:
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.
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025
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📌 Gardener - Handyperson
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia