This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Students who belong (dandjoo), learn (kaadatj), and achieve (woola), that is Hillman Primary School's commitment to our students and community. We continually strive to be the best learning community we can be, where our students develop a robust sense of belonging and where excellence in learning and achievement is at the core.

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The Role

As a Gardener - Handyperson, the successful applicant will maintain school grounds, including turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees, ensuring they are presented in a safe and tidy condition, as far as conditions allow, and provide students and staff with a safe external learning environment. The successful applicant will maintain suitable growing environments for soft landscaping, including gardens, lawns and broader turf areas, and maintain hard landscaping such as courts and paving. They will also mark formal and informal sports areas as required.

The role includes performing minor repairs and maintenance in accordance with Department policies and guidelines and maintaining gardening facilities, equipment, tools and machinery in a neat, clean and serviceable condition. The successful applicant will be required to perform tasks and duties using safe work practices, including following Safety Data Sheet guidelines, in a timely manner and with minimal disruption to students and staff.



While also assisting the Manager Corporate Services in the development of safe work procedures and undertake risk assessments as required and providing advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance that is current, relevant and consistent with Department policies and procedures.

As successful applicant, they will also be required to establish effective communication and positive working relationships with the wider school community.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Catherine Howarth, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9553 8300 or emailing [email protected].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 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.

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/SS1064630

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, 18 September 2026

📌 Gardener - Handyperson (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth