Gardener - Handyperson

Gardener - Handyperson

Branch: Pickering Brook Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South 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: 0.5

Location: Pickering Brook

Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:30 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
• published jdf - generic - gardener handyperson - schools - l2 - jan 2020.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Pickering Brook Primary School (PS) is a unique school, nestled in the Perth hills, with community at its heart. Our environment is like no other Perth school, we don’t have to create nature play, because we live amongst nature! Students enjoy two high-quality natural areas that encourage exploration and imagination, alongside built playgrounds and excellent sporting facilities. We are also proud to offer our students an after school Gardening Club, run by dedicated parents and community members, and we have school chickens that are maintained by staff and students.

Our school puts student needs' first; with evidence-based teaching practices, purposeful play, and staff who really know their students; how they learn; and what they need to learn next. Our multi-grade approach sees students learn from each other, lead each other, and have opportunities to develop more-sophisticated social skills than students in same-age settings.

Find out more about our school by visiting Pickering Brook Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring an attractive and conducive external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of existing turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, nature play areas, and various soft landscapes, and creating new attractive spaces. 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, adhering to safe work practices, supporting teachers to facilitate student learning about gardens and the environment, and undertaking required training.

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 Christine Mercy, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 92912050 or emailing christine.mercy@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.
• A cover letter up to two (2) pages outlining your experience that best demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
  • The steps you take to create and 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1006864

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, 24 November 2025