Cleaner

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Salary: Level 1, $1,191.20 - $1,210.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Location: Secret Harbour

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS994884

Position Title Cleaner

Agency: Department of Education

Closing Date: 2025-10-06 4:30 PM (AWST)

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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Comet Bay College is a modern, state-of-the-art facility catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12, located in Secret Harbour. The college has a Gifted and Talented Academic Program and offers extension through Drama, Dance, Music and Art, with a fully accredited Specialist Australian Rules Football Program.

Equity and Diversity policies are in place to promote an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce.

Responsibilities

Suitable applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, including:

- maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces
- toilet cleaning
- furniture and fittings cleaning
- window cleaning
- dusting
- rubbish removal
- other general cleaning

You will ideally perform external cleaning duties, including:

- cleaning verandas and covered areas
- rubbish removal
- drinking trough cleaning
- window cleaning
- removal of cobwebs

You may be required to complete vacation cleaning duties including:

- stripping and sealing vinyl floors
- window cleaning
- shampooing of carpets
- pressure cleaning of verandas
- other duties as required by the Cleaner in Charge or Line Manager

Other expectations:

- good attention to detail
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- be organised, honest, reliable and punctual
- excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures

Qualifications and Eligibility

Equity and Diversity details are included above. Additional eligibility requirements include:

- 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:

- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position
- In a one-page cover letter, explain 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

Your application 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.

Additional information: The Role is described in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

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

Notes

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

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