Gardener – Handyperson

Independent Public School – North Metropolitan Education Region Yanchep Rise Primary School Gardener – Handyperson 00040411 Level 2, $1, – $1, (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811411

This is a permanent part-time FTE position commencing Term 2, 2023

Yanchep Rise Primary School (PS) is seeking a motivated Gardener – Handyperson to join their friendly team.

As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in an attractive, clean, and tidy manner. The successful applicant will be tasked with gardening duties, grounds and facility management and various other duties as outlined in the Job Description Form below to ensure a safe, vibrant, and clean school environment.

The Gardener – Handyperson will work as part of a team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will also be responsible for maintaining and providing 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’s duties using safe work practices and in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in maintaining grounds and gardens in schools or parks and gardens. Experience in servicing gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks is desirable. To be successful in this role you should possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals.

The school staff aim to nurture the educational, social and emotional well-being of all its students ensuring they are equipped to achieve the high standards that will be expected in all areas of school life. This will enable our students to become confident lifelong learners able to create positive relationships with others.

We have state-of-the-art facilities that feature a dedicated early childhood teaching block and three general classroom blocks, including a specialised art and craft room. Students and staff also enjoy a covered assembly area with a canteen and music room, as well as a library resource centre, staff room, conference room and administration building.

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):

Sound communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.

Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.

Please visit or for more information about Yanchep Rise Primary School.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available 

For job related information

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;

A one (1) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school

To submit your application:

Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your CV and any other supporting documents, or

Email your completed application form and documents to before the closing date and time

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy

obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment

obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

And complete the Department’s:

Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course

induction program within three months of commencement

introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas

training specific to this role required by Departmental policy

training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process. 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. 

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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WORK TYPE:  Permanent – Part Time FTE:  LOCATION:  Yanchep CLOSING DATE:  2023-03-31 3:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Gardener – Handyperson Agency Department of Education Salary Location Yanchep Unit/Division Independent Public School – North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Yanchep Rise Primary School Work Type Permanent – Part Time Position No. 00040411 Closing Date Position Title Gardener – Handyperson Branch Yanchep Rise Primary School Location Yanchep Work Type Permanent – Part Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811411

This is a permanent part-time FTE position commencing Term 2, 2023

Yanchep Rise Primary School (PS) is seeking a motivated Gardener – Handyperson to join their friendly team.

As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in an attractive, clean, and tidy manner. The successful applicant will be tasked with gardening duties, grounds and facility management and various other duties as outlined in the Job Description Form below to ensure a safe, vibrant, and clean school environment.

The Gardener – Handyperson will work as part of a team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will also be responsible for maintaining and providing 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’s duties using safe work practices and in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in maintaining grounds and gardens in schools or parks and gardens. Experience in servicing gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks is desirable. To be successful in this role you should possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals.

The school staff aim to nurture the educational, social and emotional well-being of all its students ensuring they are equipped to achieve the high standards that will be expected in all areas of school life. This will enable our students to become confident lifelong learners able to create positive relationships with others.

We have state-of-the-art facilities that feature a dedicated early childhood teaching block and three general classroom blocks, including a specialised art and craft room. Students and staff also enjoy a covered assembly area with a canteen and music room, as well as a library resource centre, staff room, conference room and administration building.

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):

Sound communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.

Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.

Please visit or for more information about Yanchep Rise Primary School.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available 

For job related information

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;

A one (1) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school

To submit your application:

Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your CV and any other supporting documents, or

Email your completed application form and documents to before the closing date and time

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy

obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment

obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

And complete the Department’s:

Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course

induction program within three months of commencement

introductory School Gardener training within 3 months of commencement in metropolitan areas or as soon as practicable for regional areas

training specific to this role required by Departmental policy

training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process. 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. 

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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