This is a permanent part-time (0.76 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026.

Capel Primary School (PS) is held in high regard by the local and wider community due to its achievements in student learning, quality teaching by the caring and professional staff and the shared beliefs we have with our active and supportive families.

Students enrol at Capel PS because of its emphasis on educational excellence, warm friendly tone, value placed on good citizenship, commitment to school, pleasant surroundings and the variety of programs on offer.

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

The Role

Join our team as a Gardener - Handyperson and contribute to fostering a positive learning workplace! As a key member, you'll be instrumental in maintaining the school grounds, ensuring they are safe, tidy, and conducive to a positive environment for both students and staff. From overseeing the turf areas, garden beds, and shrubs to managing hard landscaping features like courts and paving, you'll play a vital role in creating an inviting and inspiring outdoor space.

Your commitment to maintaining gardening facilities, equipment, and tools in a good condition will be integral to promoting a positive culture within the school. Collaborate with the Manager of Corporate Services to develop protected work procedures, undertake risk assessments, and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation.





If you're passionate about cultivating not just landscapes but also a positive and vibrant school culture, we welcome you to be part of our team!

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 Darren Simpson, Principal on or emailing .

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

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 Current 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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026

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