Cleaner in Charge

Overview

Join to apply for the Cleaner in Charge role at Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025. Beckenham Primary School (PS) is proudly situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjar and values the cultural diversity within our learning community.

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

The Role

The Cleaner in Charge (CIC) 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.

Responsibilities and what you will do

• Supervise and coordinate cleaning staff, including induction and training of staff.
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies within the budget; maintain cleaning equipment and perform stocktakes.
• Clean allocated internal and external areas as required.
• Open and close the school and operate the security alarm system.
• Work with school staff to maintain a clean and safe school environment.
• Manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services and liaise on all cleaning matters.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supervising staff; good attention to detail; able to work well with others.
• Organised, reliable, punctual; able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
• Ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions, and training guidelines.

Eligibility

• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from 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.
• A one-page cover letter describing how your skills and experiences match this role.

Your responses to the selection criteria should address:

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to induct, coordinate and supervise cleaning staff.
• Experience in school or commercial cleaning.
• Experience in safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Ability to recognise and interpret MSDS, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

Step 2: Submit your application. Apply Online: click 'Apply for Job' and complete the online application. Have your documents ready to attach.

Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS993101

Closing date

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the WA community. We welcome 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Education Administration Programs

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

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