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Gardener - Handyperson role at Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent parttime (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026. East Wanneroo Primary School is an independent public school located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Nestled amongst gum trees and extensive native flora, the school provides a beautiful, natural setting. With around 350 students, the staff know every child and their family, supporting a familyoriented environment. The Role As a Gardener/Handyperson, you will be a key member of the team, maintaining the school grounds and ensuring they are safe, tidy, and conducive to a positive environment for students and staff. Duties include overseeing turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, and hard landscaping features such as courts and paving. You will be responsible for maintaining gardening facilities, equipment, and tools, and performing minor repairs and maintenance in accordance with Department policies. Successful applicants will display effective communication, build good relationships with staff and external stakeholders, work unsupervised, recognise tasks that need completion, be wellorganised, detailoriented, optimistic and a team player. 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, please contact Lydia Butler, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6207 3600 or [email protected]. 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 20212025 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 Educations 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. Application Instructions Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply! Step1: 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. A onepage cover letter sharing how your skills and experiences match this role. Step2: Submit your application. Apply Online: Click Apply for Job and complete the online application. Have your documents ready to attach. Apply Directly to the School: Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement. Email your application form and documents to [email protected]. Handdeliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 32HighRoad, WannerooWA,6065. 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 Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1000767 Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday,14 November2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr