Gardener – Handyperson

Independent Public School – North Metropolitan Education Region Swanbourne Primary School Gardener – Handyperson 00008206 Level 2, $1, – $1, (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS809635

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

Swanbourne Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Gardener – Handyperson to join their friendly team.

As the Gardener – Handyperson, the successful applicant will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You 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.

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. You should also be well organised, have attention to detail, a positive outlook and be a team player.

Swanbourne PS an Independent Public School (IPS) and situated a 15 minute drive west of the Perth CBD and is approximately one kilometre from the ocean. The school has general teaching areas, pre-primary teaching areas, kindergarten areas, specialist art and music rooms, science room, library, administration block, hard courts, oval and hectares of parks and gardens.

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.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

Please visit or for more information about Swanbourne Primary School

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

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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

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, 

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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Monday, 3 April 2023

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:  Swanbourne CLOSING DATE:  2023-04-03 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Gardener – Handyperson Agency Department of Education Salary Location Swanbourne Unit/Division Independent Public School – North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Swanbourne Primary School Work Type Permanent – Part Time Position No. 00008206 Closing Date Position Title Gardener – Handyperson Branch Swanbourne Primary School Location Swanbourne Work Type Permanent – Part Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS809635

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

Swanbourne Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Gardener – Handyperson to join their friendly team.

As the Gardener – Handyperson, the successful applicant will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You 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.

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. You should also be well organised, have attention to detail, a positive outlook and be a team player.

Swanbourne PS an Independent Public School (IPS) and situated a 15 minute drive west of the Perth CBD and is approximately one kilometre from the ocean. The school has general teaching areas, pre-primary teaching areas, kindergarten areas, specialist art and music rooms, science room, library, administration block, hard courts, oval and hectares of parks and gardens.

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.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

Please visit or for more information about Swanbourne 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

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, 

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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Monday, 3 April 2023

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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