We are seeking to establish a pool of Assistant Gardiner - Handypersons for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Perth Modern School, a proud government school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. Centrally located in Subiaco, the school provides a differentiated and compacted curriculum that develops the skills of gifted students. Professional, enthusiastic, merit selected staff provide a broad range of subjects and activities tailored to the special needs of gifted students. Our teachers' deep subject knowledge and passion for their profession will ensure that your child is always challenged and engaged.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Under the direction of the Senior Gardener - Handyperson, the Assistant Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining school grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and well-presented environment for students and staff. This includes managing turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, and trees, as well as ensuring a suitable growing environment for soft landscapes such as lawns and gardens. The role also involves maintaining hard landscaping features, including courts and paved areas, and marking sports areas as required.
The Assistant Gardener - Handyperson performs minor repairs and maintenance in line with departmental policies and guidelines, ensuring that gardening facilities, equipment, and tools are kept in a neat, clean, and serviceable condition. They are also responsible for identifying and reporting faults as needed to support the upkeep of school grounds and facilities.
All tasks are carried out using safe work practices, adhering to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, including the proper handling and management of hazardous substances. The Gardener/Handyperson ensures that all duties are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to students and staff.
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 Trisha Bebek, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9392 6855 or trisha.bebek@education.wa.edu.au
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain equipment and apply safe working practices.
- Demonstrated ability to assist in maintaining both soft and hard landscaped areas.
- Demonstrated ability in the practical application and safe use of hand tools.
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.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS958938
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 April 2025
