Cleaner

Overview

Cleaner role at Department of Education, Western Australia. We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

About the school

Warnbro Community High School (CHS) has a vision to work together to create a vibrant and nurturing environment where students have a strong sense of self-belief in achieving success now and in the future. The Staff Motto is to make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We focus on a learning experience that recognises students' individual skills and communicates with parents to encourage responsibility in the broader community.

Further information about the school can be found by visiting Warnbro CHS or Schools Online.

The Role

As a cleaner you will 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 of drinking troughs, window cleaning, cobweb removal, and other related duties. During vacation times, you will undertake stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, carpet shampooing, and pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal cleaning duties (carpets, floors, toilets, furniture, fittings, dusting, rubbish removal, window cleaning).
• Perform external cleaning duties (verandas, covered areas, troughs, cobweb removal).
• During vacations, strip/seal vinyl floors, shampoo carpets, and pressure clean external areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleaning, safety and attention to detail.

Requirements and Qualities

• Good attention to detail; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, honest, reliable and punctual.
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.

Eligibility

• 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.
• Tell us in one page how your skills and experiences relate to the selection criteria:
  • Demonstrated ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.

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 at the top of this advertisement and email your documents to carol.durant@education.wa.edu.au or hand-deliver to 2 Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro, WA 6169. Attachments should be prepared before submitting. 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 at (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS992892. The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 3.45pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 September 2025.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian 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 the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

There is no further location-specific information included beyond the job details above.

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