This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Our vision for Southern River College is to develop confident and active global citizens by creating opportunities for all students in Years 7 to 12 as they progress through their educational pathways. Our college promotes academic excellence and vocational aspirations for our students, celebrates their diversity and fosters their ambitions. The College has an array of programs and initiatives, making a real difference to many students and their future aspirations.
Find out more about our school by visiting Southern River College or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Senior Gardener - Handyperson, you 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 a 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, supervise tasks performed by the Assistant Gardener – Handyperson/s and manage staff performance in accordance with the Public Sector Performance Management Standard and Departmental policy, in consultation with Manager Corporate Services.
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 Brian Hand, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9391 6500 or emailing brian.hand@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 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.
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.
- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experience match this role.
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/SS1006711
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, 14 November 2025
