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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025

Lynwood Senior High School is an Independent Public School that caters for students in Years 7 to 12. We have a reputation for our outstanding approach to the care of every student, together with a commitment to their academic success across all our programs in the school.

The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social emotional learning through the Homeroom program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment and Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. With over 50 years of history, Lynwood is complex, diverse, and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve, is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school.

Find out more about our school by visiting lynwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school, carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning. They will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, general cleaning, and other such duties as required. Additionally, they will be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which will include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff, as they will work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. In addition, the Cleaner In Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns. They will maintain the cleaner's time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources.

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 Jonathan Stanley, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9354 0600 or emailing jonathan.stanley@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 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.
  
  

Apply Directly to the School:

• Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
• Email your application form and documents to leanne.urbas@education.wa.edu.au ; or
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 436 Metcalfe Road Parkwood, WA 6147.
  
  

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/SS986050

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 28 August 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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