Gardener - Handyperson

Gardener - Handyperson

Branch: Dandaragan Primary School

Division: Midwest Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $1,284.80 - $1,302.60 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.4

Location: Dandaragan

Closing Date: 2026-05-21 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Applicant Resource - Applying for Cleaner, Gardener or Domestic Position Mar2020.pdf
• PUBLISHED JDF - Generic - Gardener Handyperson - Schools - L2 - Jan 2020.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf

This is a 5 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Our motto at Dandaragan Primary School (PS) is Work-Honour and our core values are respect, responsibility, trustworthy and safe. We educate, care for and nurture each child to achieve and flourish.

We aspire to be a school that is trusted to provide a high standard of teaching that supports all students to learn. We encourage our students to develop a love of learning and enthusiasm for new experiences and challenges. We value our connection to the community and aim for our students to be active citizens.

We are proud to cultivate a culture of high expectations and high support within a close-knit environment where every student is known, valued, and supported throughout their educational journey.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.dandaraganps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in a clean and tidy condition and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. In this role you will also maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance. You will also perform tasks and duties using safe work practices and maintain accurate gardening records.

To be successful in the role of Gardener - Handyperson you will ideally be confident in performing minor repairs and have sound knowledge of safe work practices in order to carry out your duties.

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 Susan Bennett, Principal on (08) 9688 9900 or emailing susan.bennett@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.

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: SS/SS1043438

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 Thursday, 21 May 2026

Position No. 00030204

Agency Department of Education