Grounds (Gardens) and Facilities Support Officer Up to 0.4FTE - 15 hrs per week

Parkerville Steiner College Invites Expressions of Interest for  

Grounds (Gardens) and Facilities Support Officer - Up to 0.4FTE - 15 hrs per week, Commencing asap 

“At Parkerville Steiner College we are committed to promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people and expect all school staff, parents, students, volunteers and visitors to the school to share that commitment”

Parkerville Steiner College is seeking a practical and capable all-rounder to support the care and ongoing development of our school grounds and facilities.

This is a permanent part-time position of up to 15 hours per week, with some flexibility in how the hours are arranged to suit the needs of the school and the successful applicant.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in creating well-cared-for spaces and is willing to turn their hand to a range of gardening, maintenance and improvement projects. We are looking for someone who can work independently, use initiative and contribute positively to our small, connected school community.

The Facilities and Grounds Support Officer reports to the Head of School and works under the direction of the Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance Lead.

Key responsibilities

The role includes:

• maintaining and improving the school’s gardens, grounds and outdoor spaces

• operating and maintaining hand tools, power tools and equipment, including chainsaws, blowers and brush cutters

• maintaining reticulation systems

• assisting with bushfire preparedness and fuel-reduction work

• undertaking general repairs, maintenance and any general projects under the guidance of the Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance Lead

• supporting clean-ups, Busy Bees and school improvement projects

• working safely and in accordance with work health and safety requirements.

About you

The successful applicant will:

• hold a current manual C-class driver’s licence

• hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing and eligible to obtain one

• be an Australian resident or hold a valid visa with working rights in Australia

• be practical, reliable and able to work independently

• show initiative and take responsibility for completing tasks and projects

• work respectfully and positively around students and staff

• have experience using hand tools, power tools and grounds-maintenance equipment

• have experience or be willing to learn reticulation systems, bushfire preparedness and fuel-reduction practices.

Knowledge of Australian native plants and an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, permaculture or organic gardening practices would be highly regarded, but not necessary.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the applicable award and will reflect the successful applicant’s skills and experience.

How to apply

Please submit:

• a brief cover letter of no more than one page

• a short CV

• the contact details of two referees.

Applications should be marked Private and Confidential and emailed to ••••@pws.wa.edu.au.

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

Parkerville Steiner College reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date or to re-advertise the position.