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Assistant Gardener - Handyperson
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
5 May 2026
Posted 20 Apr 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout John Forrest Secondary College
1,122
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
76.1
Teaching FTE
29.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,026
ICSEA value
58th percentile · Average SES
34%
EAL/D Background
4%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
At John Forrest Secondary College (SC) education is a shared vision, and commitment, to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. Dedicated to the growth of our staff, we offer support and resources to develop your skills and aspirations, with a strong emphasis on professional development.
Our college community values education, diversity and the unique strengths of each individual. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel. A broad range of curricula offerings, together with co-curricular activities and clubs, provides staff and students with opportunities to pursue and lead in their areas of passion and interest.
Find out more about our school by visiting johnforrest.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We will consider a job share arrangement if we are unable to fill this position full-time and encourage job seekers looking for part-time work to apply.
John Forrest SC highly values our calm expansive grounds and tree canopy, both as a learning and relaxing space for students and staff and as a refuge for birdlife. As Assistant Gardener/Handyperson you would maintain the college grounds, including turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees and ensure grounds and gardens are in a clean and tidy condition. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a suitable growing environment for the soft landscape, including gardens, lawns and broader turf management, maintaining hard landscaping such as courts a…