Cleaner

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This is a permanent part-time (0.38 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025.

Newborough Primary School (PS) became an Independent Public School in 2012. The school has a proud history since it was founded in 1955. Since then, renovations have created a pleasant educational facility, including a purpose-built library, a fully enclosed undercover area and excellent early childhood facilities. Expansive lawns, large trees and modern playground equipment are features of the school environment. Find out more about our school at newboroughps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

As a cleaner, the successful applicant will ideally be responsible for internal cleaning duties, including maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other general cleaning tasks. External cleaning duties include cleaning verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning drinking troughs, window cleaning, cobweb removal, and other general cleaning duties. During vacation periods, duties may include stripping and sealing vinyl floors, window cleaning, carpet shampooing and pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.

The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well both independently and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. The role requires being organized, honest, reliable, punctual and possessing excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

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, 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.

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).

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.
• A cover letter with one example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the following:
  • Steps you took to clean the room or surface.
  • Chemicals used on each material.
  • Machinery used; and
  • Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.

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 sharon.singleton@education.wa.edu.au; or
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 178 Newborough Street, Karrinyup WA 6018.

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/SS989728

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 September 2025

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

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Location notes: Perth, Western Australia, Australia (various mentions appear in the original ad).