Gardener - Handyperson

Join to apply for the Gardener - Handyperson role at Department of Education, Western Australia . This is a 9 month fixed term, part-time (0.9 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency. North Parmelia Primary School (PS) has established excellent partnerships within the local community. The school is situated in, and is well supported by, the City Of Kwinana. This interaction occurs such as the Leadership, Youth and Respect in Kwinana (LYRIK) Awards and participation in local land‑care activities. Foodbank supports the Breakfast Club, which occurs on Thursday mornings. The Smith Family supports a Learning Club in the school and many students benefit from the Learning for Life Scholarships delivered by the Smith Family. North Parmelia PS is fortunate to have several long‑serving volunteers that provide invaluable support in the school. North Parmelia PS’s vision is ‘Together, we will be daring and robust learners.’ This vision shapes the operation of the school. Find out more about our school by visiting npps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. The Role As the Gardener‑Handyperson, you will ideally work to provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will ideally maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean, and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener‑Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines. The successful applicant should display effective communication skills, be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and external stakeholders and ideally be able to work unsupervised, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed. Applicants that are well organised, have attention to detail, a positive outlook and a team player are highly desirable. 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 Erin Turner, Principal on (08) 6173 8500 or emailing 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 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 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 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: SS/SS . 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: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Thursday, 4 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr