Gardener - Handyperson

This is a permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Ocean Road Primary School (PS) is a welcoming, inclusive learning community where classroom teachers are supported to build strong relationships, deliver high‑impact teaching, and make a genuine difference in the lives of children. Guided by our commitment to Put Children First, we create learning environments where students feel safe, connected and challenged to succeed.

With over 620 students from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, Ocean Road PS values inclusive practice, flexibility and a strengths‑based approach to teaching and learning. The health and wellbeing of both staff and students is prioritised, supported by a culture of trust, kindness, respect, responsibility and resilience.

Find out more about our school by visiting Ocean Road Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Gardener – Handyperson, you will ideally contribute to maintaining safe, tidy and welcoming school grounds that supports 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 accordance with Department policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will ideally assist with keeping gardening facilities, tools, equipment and machinery clean, safe and in serviceable condition, including identifying and reporting faults when required. Practical knowledge of gardening and grounds maintena…