Gardener - Handyperson

Allanson Primary School · Allanson, WA

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

School type

Primary

Closing date

1 May 2026

30 days remaining

Posted 23 Mar 2026

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About Allanson Primary School

Enrolment

89

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

6.2

Teaching FTE

6.0

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

911

ICSEA value

13th percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

16%

EAL/D Background

7%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a permanent part-time (0.25 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026

The township of Allanson is located 195 kilometres south of Perth and 7 kilometres west of Collie on the Coalfields Road and the shoreline of the Collie River.

Allanson Primary School (PS) was established in 1913 to cater for children from families involved in the first coal mining and timber felling operations in this region. Dorothy Gibson was the school's founding Principal and she opened the rolls with 27 students. Today, Allanson PS is a Level 4 primary school with 98 students.

Allanson PS is a very much community based school. The partnership it shares with its parents and broader community has created an environment where everyone works together to provide the best academic and non-academic opportunities for its students.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Allanson PS is seeking a dedicated and community-minded individual to join our team as a Gardener - Handyperson. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to both the school and the broader local community. Our school grounds are an important gathering place for families and a key part of our school's identity. Allanson PS is unique, with beautifully maintained gardens featuring mostly native plants.

This role is pivotal in ensuring our school grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and inviting environment for students, staff, and families. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general upkeep of the school grounds, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and clearing debris. Th…

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