Gardener - Handyperson

Gardener - Handyperson

Branch: Dawson Park Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $1,284.80 - $1,302.60 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Forrestfield

Closing Date: 2026-06-25 4:30 PM

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

At Dawson Park Primary School our focus is to support and develop enthusiastic children and instil in them a love of learning so as to help reach their potential both socially and academically.

Located in Forrestfield, our school is set in a beautiful bush setting and offers a strong academic and pastoral environment for all children, with dedicated and professional staff that continually strive to ensure the best learning outcomes for all children.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.dawsonparkps.wa.edu.au.

The Role

The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring a conducive external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and various soft landscapes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies. The Gardener - Handyperson is also tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to safe work practices.

Collaborating with the Manager of Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts risk assessments as needed. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and the management of hazardous substances are integral aspects of the role, including the maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.

The Gardener - Handyperson plays a crucial role in ensuring the school's outdoor spaces are well-maintained and conducive to a positive learning environment.

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 Bev Bennion, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9483 20***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

Application Instructions

Your application should include a CV/Resume and a cover letter with one example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens.