Cleaner

We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026.

Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Riverside Primary School (PS) is a Level 5 school with approximately 450 students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6.

Riverside draws from a wide boundary catchment area.

Families of Riverside are from diverse social and economic backgrounds.

This makes Riverside unique in that it is catering for most spectrums of society.

There is also a high rate of transiency.

Both of these factors create their own set of challenges to work through at the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting Riverside Primary School or Schools Online The Role The Cleaner, under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge, is responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties.

This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, fittings, and windows, as well as handling tasks like dusting and rubbish removal.

Vacation cleaning duties involve activities such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.

The Cleaner is also responsible for reporting faults, maintenance issues, and incidents to the designated supervisor while ensuring that schools are cleaned and maintained in compliance with Department and occupational safety standards.

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 Jessica Cowper, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9583 2400 or emailing Jessica.

Cowper@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 applyStep 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.

Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.

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/SS991900 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 11 September 2025

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