Gardener - Handyperson
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 18 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
13
7.2 teaching · 5.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
85
Indigenous students
29%
Language other than English
16%
Girls vs boys
34 girls · 51 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026
At Shark Bay School we have supportive families and dedicated staff committed to ongoing school improvement. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school which provides opportunities for leadership and professional development. We have a school setting in World Heritage Area 900 km from Perth which provides excellent opportunities for real world learning.
Shark Bay is a family-friendly community in an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its flora, fauna and recreational opportunities as well as rich in opportunities to take part in scientific and ecological programs.
For more information visit www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
The Gardener - Handyperson will work to provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. They will maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. The successful applicant will perform minor repairs and maintenance as requested, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant will ideally have a valid class C license and their own vehicle. The ability to tow a department trailer or rubbish tip runs is also highly desirable.
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Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached…