Gardener - Handyperson
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
30 October 2026
Posted 19 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout North Parmelia Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
33.4
18.8 teaching · 14.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
300
Indigenous students
18%
Language other than English
28%
Girls vs boys
147 girls · 153 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026.
North Parmelia Primary School's vision is 'Together, we will be daring and robust learners.' This vision shapes the operation of the school. North Parmelia Primary School is situated in, and is well supported by, the City of Kwinana. This interaction occurs through programs such as participation in local land care activities.
Our school follows the focus of the Classroom First Strategy which places the emphasis of learning on the interaction between the classroom teacher and the 300 students. There are many programs in place to support this interaction including Friendly Schools Plus, Sustainability Strategy, the concept of Good Standing, Crunch and Sip and a Learning Club. These programs are designed to support classroom teachers to engage the students and deliver a relevant and effective learning experience.
Find out more about our school by visiting North Parmelia Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will ideally contribute to maintaining safe, tidy and welcoming school grounds that support a positive environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes caring for turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees and other landscaped areas, as well as maintaining courts, paving and other hard surfaces. Duties may also include marking sports areas and completing minor repairs in line with Department policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will ideally assist with maintaining gardening facilities, tools, equipment and machinery in a clean and serviceable c…