We are seeking to establish a pool of gardeners 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 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ellenbrook SC is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12 on a modern campus. The College seeks to engage students and staff in an innovative and enriching educational environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Our dedicated Senior Gardener/Handypersons and/or Gardeners promote a safe, attractive, and inspiring outdoor environment for our students. Suitable applicants will ideally ensure that our school grounds remain safe, tidy and visually appealing. They will ideally play a crucial role in maintaining outdoor spaces for our students to learn, explore and grow and supporting student programs such as recycling, gardening and containers for change. Experience in maintaining equipment, storing gardening materials and chemicals, relocating furniture as well as performing minor repairs will be advantageous.
You may be considered for the following positions
Level 1 – Assistant Gardener/Handyperson
Level 2 – Gardener/Handyperson
Level 5 – Senior Gardener/Handyperson
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 Diarmuid McDonagh, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9297 9700 or emailing diarmuid.mcdonagh@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 will need to:
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
- Tell us in page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria:
Please only write for the level you wish to be considered for. If you wish to be considered for all levels, ensure you address all the selection criteria below.
Assistant Gardener – Handyperson (Level 1)
- Ability to assist in maintaining both soft and hard landscaped areas.
Gardener – Handyperson (Level 2)
- Ability or experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
Senior Gardener – Handyperson (Level 5)
- Ability or experience in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures or the ability to assist, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences assessed in relation to the remaining selection criteria; Level 1, Level 2 or level 5 in the later stages of the recruitment process.
As part of this merit process, the panel will consider the statement of claims, CV, and referee reports.
The remaining selection criteria can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) at the top of the advertisement.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
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/SS964242
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 26 June 2025
