Gardener - Handyperson

Branch:

North Cottesloe 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:

Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE:

0.8

Location:

Cottesloe

Closing Date:

2026-01-23 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 - gardenerhandyperson - schools - l2 - jan 2020.pdf

This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

North Cottesloe Primary School is the only school in the local government area of the Town of Cottesloe. The school is well located, being on the Perth to Fremantle railway line and only a short walk from the ocean at North Cottesloe Beach. The school enrols students from Kindergarten to Year Six.

Our staff are experienced, highly qualified and abreast of new educational trends and current research. They set high standards, pursue excellence and are committed to ensuring all students achieve the highest possible outcomes. North Cottesloe's teaching and learning programs reflect whole school consistent and connected practice and explicit instruction.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.northcottesloeps.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.

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.

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 Kelly Forder, Principal on (08) 9382 7100 or kelly.forder@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Kelly Forder on 0400 094 925.

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.
• 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1019849

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 Friday, 23 January 2026

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 - gardenerhandyperson - schools - l2 - jan 2020.pdf