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The Role Join our team as Senior Gardener Handyperson and contribute to fostering a positive learning environment! 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 tiered limestone seating areas, you will play a vital role in creating an inviting and inspiring outdoor space. Your commitment to maintaining gardening facilities, equipment and tools will be integral to promoting a positive culture within the school. You will collaborate with the Manager Corporate Services and the Facilities Coordinator to develop safe work procedures, undertake risk assessments and ensure compliance with occupational safety and health legislation. Suitable applicants should have effective communication skills to help develop and maintain good working relationships with school staff and external stakeholders. You would be responsible for managing at least two gardening staff. 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 Alan Turner, Facilities Coordinator on (08) 9262 0500 or email [email protected]. Responsibilities Maintain all school grounds, ensuring safety, tidiness and a conducive learning environment. Oversee and maintain turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and hard landscaping such as courts and tiered limestone seating. Maintain gardening facilities, equipment and tools in good condition. Collaborate with management to develop safe work procedures, undertake risk assessments and comply with OSH legislation. Manage and supervise at least two gardening staff. 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 Islander peoples, 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 Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start. 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. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply! Step 1: 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. In a one to two (12) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role. Step 2: Submit your application. Apply Online: Click Apply for Job and complete the online application. Have your documents ready to attach. 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. Technical support submitting your application: call the Department of Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr