Senior Gardener

Senior Gardener – Handyperson (Ballajura Community College) We are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Gardners – Handypersons for permanent and fixed term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Ballajura Community College provides a high‑quality educational experience for all students and remains committed to providing a range of flexible programmes catering for all student interests, needs and abilities. Our College’s flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace. The Role As Senior Gardeners – Handypersons you lead and work alongside the Assistant Gardener – Handyperson and, together, are responsible for maintaining, improving, and presenting our College grounds and gardens in an attractive, engaging, clean, safe, and tidy condition. Our gardeners are also responsible for providing a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. Senior Gardeners would perform minor repairs and maintenance, as well as other gardening and handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines. Applicants who are friendly, self‑motivated, use initiative, work efficiently when unsupervised, have strong gardening and handyperson skills, and are proactive in their approach to both gardening and general maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded. This is a senior position; suitable applicants will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the Senior Gardener interacts with staff and students across the College. They are responsible for maintaining accurate gardening records and managing staff performance. Applicants should have strong leadership skills to supervise the tasks and workload undertaken by the Assistant Gardener and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on College grounds and maintenance matters. In this role, suitable applicants will ideally have a passion for the outdoors, nature, and an ability to lead staff as you work with team members to create and maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and enjoyable outdoor environment for staff, students, and the community. All gardeners must complete a mandatory two‑day induction training programme through the Department of Education and should undertake regular refresher courses. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). 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. Eligibility To work with us, you will need to : obtain a valid Working With Children Check. consent to a 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 a maximum of two (2) pages how your skills and experiences relate to these selection criteria: Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management. Demonstrated experience in servicing 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. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and supervising staff. Step 2: Submit your application. 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. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS / SS The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr