Gardener – Handyperson

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811450

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023.

Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for native gardens to join their friendly team in the role of Gardener – Handyperson.

The Gardener – Handyperson will work as part of a team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. They will 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. In order to, recruit the right person for this position flexible working arrangements can be arranged.

Set in the beautiful Perth Hills, Lesmurdie SHS was established in 1981 and currently has a growing population of over 1000 students and 100 staff. Rich in community spirit, our school boasts the best of both worlds, a semi-rural location surrounded by bushland, just 30 minutes from the CBD. With leafy, open grounds, friendly students and staff, we pride ourselves on building positive relationships within our school. We are an inclusive school and embrace our growing diversity. We are proud of the ‘Lesmurdie Way’ which fosters a feeling of togetherness, caring and a sense of family.

Achieving Independent Public School status in 2011, Lesmurdie is a school of choice. This is evident through our strong student enrolments, quality staff and effective community partnerships. Lesmurdie Senior High School has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral programs.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):