This is a permanent part-time (0.3 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026
Scaddan Primary School, located 50km from Esperance in WA’s Goldfields Region, serves Kindergarten to Year 6 students from the farming communities of Scaddan, Grass Patch, Cascade, Neridup and Salmon Gums. We are a close-knit, caring school that fosters strong relationships and a sense of belonging.
With three multi-age classrooms - Early Childhood (Kindy & Pre-Primary), Junior (Years 1 & 2) and Senior (Years 3 to 6), we offer smaller class sizes and evidence-based teaching to support high-quality, explicit teaching and learning. Our students grow as confident, independent learners and problem solvers, guided by values of pride, excellence, nurturing and respect, and equipped with the skills to thrive in a changing world.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.scaddanps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the 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 an attractive, clean, and tidy condition and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management and reticulation. You will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the department's policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant 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. In this role you will maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and provide advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance.
We are seeking someone to maintain and present the school grounds in a clean and tidy condition. Ideally, the successful applicant will be friendly, helpful, punctual, caring, hardworking, reliable, and take pride in your work.
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 Lynley Neill, Principal, on (08) 9075 5100 or emailing lynley.neill@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Lynley Neill, Principal on Scaddan Primary School mobile 0427 756 055.
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.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
- The steps you take to manage grounds and gardens.
- Equipment or chemicals you used; and
- How you ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
Apply Directly to the School:
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: SS/SS1014192
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, 19 January 2026
