This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Founded in 1987, Australind Senior High School is set in a beautiful estuary environment on the South West coast, with spacious grounds overlooking the Brunswick River. Our campus offers students room to grow, explore and learn in a calm, natural setting that supports both wellbeing and academic focus.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and committed Senior Gardener - Handyperson to join our team. The successful applicant will maintain the school grounds including turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees to ensure that they are presented in a safe and tidy state as far as conditions allow, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment. Part of the role includes performing tasks and duties using safe work practices, including following Safety Data Sheet guidelines, in a timely manner with minimal disruption to students and staff. The successful applicant would manage hazardous substances in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, including maintaining Safety Data records as required. The desired applicant should possess valuable communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and supervise staff. You will ideally have experience in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

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 for more details.

Eligibility

- 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).

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026.

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS

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📌 Senior Gardener - Handyperson (Shire of Kellerberrin)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Kellerberrin