This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible, with possible extension and/or permanency

Located in the southern Bunbury suburb of Withers, within 1 km of the Indian Ocean, Maidens Park Primary School (PS) is nestled in lush native gardens and shade trees. The large Tuart trees are a significant feature of the extensive grounds, with nature play areas and a large grassed playing field for sport.

The team at Maidens Park PS delivers high quality pastoral care, where stakeholders are united to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment where students are valued and encouraged to achieve. There is a strong sense of community connectedness, where diversity is celebrated and community members are welcomed into the school. The school promotes positive behaviour through its rules of being Safe, Tolerant, Achieve and Responsible.

Find out more about our school by visiting maidensparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring a conducive external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and various soft landscapes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies.

The Gardener - Handyperson is also tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to safe work practices. Collaborating with the Manager Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts risk assessments as needed. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation and the management of hazardous substances are important aspects of the role, including the maintenance of records in accordance with safety guidelines.

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 Cindy Richardson, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9724 9450 or cindy.richardson@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.
• 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.

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/SS1062508

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026