Senior Gardener - Handyperson

Australind Senior High School · Australind, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

30 October 2026

18 days remaining

Posted 11 Oct 2026

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About Australind Senior High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

128.8

75.4 teaching · 53.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,079

Indigenous students

9%

Language other than English

11%

Girls vs boys

501 girls · 578 boys

46%
54%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Founded in 1987, Australind Senior High School is set in a beautiful estuary environment on the South West coast, with spacious grounds overlooking the Brunswick River. Our campus offers students room to grow, explore and learn in a calm, natural setting that supports both wellbeing and academic focus.

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

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and committed Senior Gardener – Handyperson to join our team.

The successful applicant will maintain the school grounds including turf areas, garden beds, shrubs and trees to ensure that they are presented in a safe and tidy state as far as conditions allow, providing students and staff with a safe external learning environment. Part of the role includes, performing tasks and duties using safe work practices, including following Safety Data Sheet guidelines, in a timely manner with minimal disruption to students and staff. The successful applicant would manage hazardous substances in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, including maintaining Safety Data records as required.

The desired applicant should possess good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and supervise staff. You will ideally have experience in servicing horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

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