Cleaner

Join to apply for the Cleaner role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

We are establishing 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.

Armadale SHS is a proud Independent Public School located about 30 kilometres south of Perth. The school offers enriched pathways including the Aspire program and Specialist Programs in Visual Arts & Technologies, with Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses linked to the workforce, including hospitality, automotive and engineering.

All staff at Armadale SHS contribute to a culture of positive teaching and learning. Our facilities include a trade-training centre, sports hall, science laboratories, a commercial kitchen/industrial hospitality centre, computer labs and digital devices. Students are supported by our Student Services team.

Cleaners at Armadale SHS maintain a clean, hygienic environment. They work within a dedicated team to ensure that all learning spaces are clean and safe. We are seeking dedicated and efficient applicants to join our grounds and maintenance team.

Under the Cleaner in Charge, suitable applicants will be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties across the school. This includes:

• Cleaning learning environments to a high standard
  
• Disinfecting toilets and drinking troughs
  
• Maintaining carpets and hard-floor surfaces, including mopping and vacuuming
  
• Dusting and rubbish removal throughout the school
  
• Cleaning windows, doors, furniture and fittings
  
• Vacation cleaning duties, including removing cobwebs, stripping and sealing vinyl floors, cleaning windows, shampooing carpets and pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas
  

Applicants who are friendly and hard-working are encouraged to apply.

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 Nikita Wood, Manager Corporate Services, at or emailing

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, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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

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 JDF.

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.
  
• In a one-page cover letter, share how your skills and experiences match this role.
  

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 attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
  
• Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
  

If you need technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS992092

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 September 2025

• Seniority level: Entry level
  
• Employment type: Part-time
  
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  
• Industries: Education Administration Programs