Gardener - Handyperson
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
2 November 2026
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Ashburton Drive Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
38
24.8 teaching · 13.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
434
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
48%
Girls vs boys
227 girls · 207 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.
Established in 1986, Ashburton Drive Primary School is located in Gosnells, a south-eastern suburb of Perth. The school is built upon historic farming land with a diverse wetland located adjacent to the school. Abundant wildlife provides numerous opportunities for sustainable learning. The Ashburton Drive Primary School motto is 'Dream, Believe, Achieve' and the school song is, 'You Can Do It'. A friendly, positive school tone with a strong emphasis on teaching and encouraging students who uphold the school values is driven by The Western Australian Positive Behaviour Support program.
Our community has approximately 455 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Staffed with a principal, 2.4 deputy principals, 26 teachers and numerous other support staff members including education assistants, clerical officers, cleaners and a gardener. Staff have a wide range of expertise with a broad range of experience.
Find out more about our school by visiting Ashburtondriveps.wa.edu.au 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 maint…