This is a permanent part time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026. Established in 1986, Ashburton Drive Primary School is located in Gosnells, a south‑eastern suburb of Perth. The school is built upon historic farming land with a diverse wetland located adjacent to the school. Abundant wildlife provides numerous opportunities for sustainable learning. The Ashburton Drive Primary School motto is 'Dream, Believe, Achieve' and the school song is, 'You Can Do It'. A friendly, positive school tone with a strong emphasis on teaching and encouraging students who uphold the school values is driven by The Western Australian Positive Behaviour Support program. Our community has approximately 455 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Staffed with a principal, 2.4 deputy principals, 26 teachers and numerous other support staff members including education assistants, clerical officers, cleaners and a gardener. Staff have a wide range of expertise with a broad range of experience. Find out more about our school by visiting Ashburtondriveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will ideally contribute to maintaining safe, tidy and welcoming school grounds that support a positive environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes caring for turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees and other landscaped areas, as well as maintaining courts, paving and other hard surfaces. Duties may also include marking sports areas and completing minor repairs in line with Department policies and procedures. The successful applicant will ideally assist with maintaining gardening facilities, tools, equipment and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition,



including identifying and reporting faults when required. Knowledge of safe work practices is highly regarded, particularly when using machinery, equipment 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 safe 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 Caitlin Hill, Deputy Principal on (08) 9234 6300 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 2021-2025 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 Zthe value of the

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

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📌 Gardener - Handyperson (Gosnells)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Gosnells