Gardener/Handyperson

Please be advised as of Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 11:55am the closing date has been amended.

This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing ASAP

Located in the heart of the Kimberley more than 2,000 km north of Perth, the coastal town of Broome is popular with visitors due to its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Broome Residential College caters to students attending Broome Senior High School and St Mary’s College. The sustainable, state-of-the-art facility is on the corner of Kerr and Matsumoto streets. It was designed in collaboration with local Traditional Owners and blends in with the natural environment.

The college maintains close ties with the friendly and welcoming community through our local input networking and communications (LINC) committee. The committee includes representatives from the community. It provides advice and support to the college manager and staff.

The Role

The successful applicant will perform basic gardener duties and maintain and present the school grounds, gardens and sporting areas in a clean and tidy condition, providing a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. You will maintain tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and perform minor repairs and maintenance in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines. You will also be expected to monitor and maintain the reticulation systems and the formal and informal sports grounds.

The successful applicant will ideally possess good understanding of all aspects of gardening, interpersonal sk…