We are seeking to establish a pool of Gardener - Handyperson for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Heathridge Primary School provides a high quality, extensive education to the children of families residing in Heathridge. As an Independent Public School, we strive to inspire our students to become respectful and confident citizens, providing them with a sense of belonging, and encouraging them to achieve their very best. Our school motto is 'Fly High, See Far'.
We are a distinctive school offering a diverse, inclusive and exciting range of learning programs. Our focus on literacy and numeracy is strong. Our students experience success due to high quality teaching and learning using whole-school approaches and evidence-based practice.
We offer specialist subjects in physical education, performing arts, history and social sciences and languages. We offer French as our language for students in Years 3 to 6. We provide our students with the skill and capabilities needed to compete in an ever-changing world, with students having regular access to iPads and computers in our computer lab.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.heathridgeps.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
As a Gardener - Handyperson, suitable applicants would provide gardening, grounds, and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. Suitable applicants should 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. Suitable applicants should ideally possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals. Suitable applicants woud ideally require experience in servicing gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
A suitable Gardener - Handyperson should ideally possess good communication and organisation skills as well as attention to detail and be able to work unsupervised as well as within a team environment.
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 Denise Pires, Principal on (08) 9233 8950 or Denise.Pires@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Demonstrated experience in minor servicing of 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.
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/SS1029042
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 March 2026
