Gardener - Handyperson

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026

Binnu is a welcoming rural community located approximately 37km from Northampton and just over an hour drive to Geraldton or Kalbarri. The region offers a relaxed lifestyle, stunning natural landscapes, and access to beautiful beaches. Staff at Binnu enjoy a strong sense of community, meaningful connections with families, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Binnu Primary School (PS) is a Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) setting that services the local farming families and the Barrel Well Aboriginal Community. This is a unique opportunity to work in a small school setting that focusses on collaboration between the community, the school and the students.

Our school has beautiful, established grounds which includes a memorial garden dedicated to a past Principal. All of the school is on reticulation and mowing is handled by contractors every fortnight.

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

The Role

As a Gardener - Handyperson, you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in an attractive, clean and tidy manner. The successful applicant will be tasked with gardening duties, grounds and facility management and various other duties as outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF) above.

The Gardener - Handyperson will work as part of a team providing gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. You will also be responsible for maintaining and providing 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’s duties using safe work practices and in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.

To be successful in this role you should possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals. Experience in servicing gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks is desirable.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melanie Kerrigan, Principal on (08) 9936 0300 or emailing Melanie.Kerrigan@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you will need to: 

• obtain a valid Working With Children Check.  
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. 

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply! 

Step 1: Prepare your application. 

Your application should include the following: 

• CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.  
• A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
  • The steps you take to manage grounds and gardens.
  • Equipment or chemicals you used; and
  • How you ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Step 2: Submit your application. 

Apply Online: 

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
• Have your documents ready to attach.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1030673

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 March 2026