Gardener to Handyperson

Department of Education

Edgewater, Perth WAMaintenance and Handyperson Services (Trades and Services)Government to State (Government and Defence)Part time

Level 2, 1,284.80 to 1,302.60 per week (pro-rata)This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026.

The school is situated in an established bushland setting with mature trees, gardens and grassed areas throughout the site.

As an Independent Public School in the City of Joondalup, we provide our students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a caring environment and encouragement to strive for excellence in all aspects of their academic and personal development.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.

The Role

As the Gardener to Handyperson, you will contribute to maintaining protected, tidy and welcoming school grounds that support a positive environment for students, staff and visitors.

The role involves caring for turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees and other landscaped areas, as well as maintaining hard courts, paving and other hard surfaces.

Tasks include blowing paths and courts daily, raking and pruning,



marking sports areas and completing minor repairs in line with Department of Education policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will assist with maintaining gardening facilities, tools, equipment and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, including identifying and reporting faults when required.

Knowledge of protected work practices is highly regarded, particularly when using equipment, machinery and hazardous substances.

Working collaboratively with the Manager Corporate Services, the role may also contribute to safe work procedures, risk assessments and relevant safety records.

An understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements and the protected management of hazardous substances would be highly desirable, along with practical skills, attention to detail and an interest in maintaining well-presented outdoor spaces.

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 Diana Bruce, Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should during the advertising period.

📌 Gardener To Handyperson Perth
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Perth