Assistant Gardener - Handyperson

Shenton College · Shenton Park, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

20 July 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 29 Jun 2026

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About Shenton College

Enrolment

2,757

Total students

56%

Boys

44%

Girls

Staffing

173.6

Teaching FTE

78.8

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,160

ICSEA value

97th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

35%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Shenton College is seeking to establish a pool of Assistant Gardeners - Handypersons for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026/2027 school year, from the beginning of Term 3, 2026 up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointment can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within this period.

Shenton College is one of Australia’s leading co-education schools. The College currently has approximately 2800 students and 300 staff. The College’s strength is in its commitment to develop the ‘whole child’ and to empower them to be independent and confident learners so that they can be purposeful contributors to an increasingly interdependent world. Our success is built on solid foundations and on the skills of an outstanding staff.

At Shenton College, we strive to ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Our unique approach focuses on delivering an educational experience that’s about much more than marks – we aim to help each of our students develop their dreams and achieve their goals.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.shenton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Working under the direction of the Head Gardener, suitable applicants will become part of a dedicated and collaborative team responsible for maintaining the College grounds and facilities to a high standard, ensuring a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

The ideal applicants will be reliable and self-motivated individuals with sound knowledge of gardening practices, gardening equipmen…

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