Gardener - Handyperson

Branch: Davallia Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $1,219.80 - $1,237.60 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.4

Location: Duncraig

Closing Date: 2025-10-31 3:30 PM

Attachments:

• Applicant Resource - Applying for Cleaner, Gardener or Domestic Position Mar2020.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• application for employment - l2 gardener handyperson july24.pdf
• published jdf - generic - gardener - handyperson - schools - l2 - jan 2020.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025

Davallia Primary School is situated in the established northern suburb of Duncraig and is well regarded as a school of quality by the community it serves.

Built in 1974, the school now boasts a student enrolment of over 560 students. Our focus for each student is to develop their academic, social and emotional potential. We recognise all students are differently able and as such our school caters well for academically strong students and equally for students who have specific learning needs.

Find out more about our school by visiting davalliaps.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 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 safe work practices.

In coordination with the Manager 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 successful applicant would play crucial role in ensuring the school's outdoor spaces are well-maintained and conducive to a positive learning environment.

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 Candi Nelson, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9246 8750 or candi.nelson@education.wa.edu.au

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 2021-2025 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.
• In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.

Step 2: Submit your application.

Apply Online:

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
• Have your documents ready to attach.

Apply Directly to the School:

• Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
• Email your application form and documents to candi.nelson@education.wa.edu.au; or
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 6 Juniper Way, Duncraig WA, 6023

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: IPS/SS998437

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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 October 2025.