Cleaner in Charge

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

We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners in Charge for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Guildford Primary School (PS) proudly sits on Whadjuk land and has a continuous history since 1833, making it the oldest Primary School in Western Australia. We think of the site as being a place of learning for over years and are actively striving to become a culturally responsive school.

Our school is a beautiful place to work, with older buildings and established gardens. We have a committed team who work collaboratively and friendly and motivated students who are a delight to teach.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.

The Role

The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for inducting, training, leading, and managing cleaning staff including relief staff; monitoring and ordering stock supplies within your budget; maintenance and stocktake of cleaning equipment; undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas; opening and locking the school, including setting the security alarm system.

The suitable applicants will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well with others to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual. The suitable applications should work well both individually and as part of a team and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

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 Janet Netscher, Manager Corporate Services, on or by emailing

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 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 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 (1) page cover letter, share with us 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.

Or,

Apply Directly to the School:

• Email your application form and documents to

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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS992732

The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025

Job details

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

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