This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Atwell College is a modern and progressive government secondary school in the suburb of Atwell, south of the Perth metropolitan area. The College accommodates approximately 920 students from within the Atwell College intake area. Atwell College is an inclusive learning environment and offers a dedicated Education Support Program to cater for students with additional learning needs, ensuring equitable access and participation for all.
Our combined purpose is to provide every student the opportunity to maximise their learning, achieve their potential and transition into a meaningful post-school pathway in a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. Multiple educational pathways provide direct connection and opportunity for further study at University, TAFE or other Training Organisations and Employment once students leave our college.
Find out more about our school by visiting Atwell College – Embracing the future or Schools Online
The Role
Atwell College is seeking a dedicated and organised Senior Gardener – Handyperson to join our friendly team.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting the school grounds in a clean, tidy, and attractive condition. To be successful as a Senior Gardener – Handyperson, you should be competent in performing minor repairs and carrying out all duties using safe work practices. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive, uses initiative, and works efficiently when unsupervised. Applicants with strong gardening and handyperson skills are strongly encouraged to apply, to ensure our buildings and grounds are maintained to the current high standard.
The successful applicant will ideally have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with computer skills to maintain accurate gardening records and assist in managing staff where required and provide advice and support to the Facilities Coordinator and Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance.
A passion for the outdoors and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with team members is highly desirable to help maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and enjoyable outdoor environment for students, staff, and the community. Familiarity with the Department of Education Gardener guidelines is highly desirable.
In addition to grounds and gardening duties, the role includes minor repairs and facility maintenance, in line with Department of Education policies and guidelines. You are responsible for ensuring a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management whilst adhering to Occupational Health Safety standards.
If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a well-maintained school environment, we encourage you to apply.
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 Fiona Wilson, Manager Corporate Services on 08 6174 2200 or Fiona.Wilson@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 two to three (2 to 3) pages how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria:
- Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Demonstrated experience in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and supervising staff.
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/SS964225
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 Monday, 30 June 2025
