(Urgent) Cleaner in Charge

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $1,254.30 - $1,268.90 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

East Wanneroo Primary School is an independent public school located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Nestled amongst gum trees and extensive native flora, the school provides a beautiful, natural setting for local families, with a country feel in a city setting. As an older style school, our grounds are spacious with dedicated play areas for each year level. The space extends into the classrooms, where most classes have an additional room for students to spread out. We pride ourselves on being a family‑oriented school, and with around 350 students, our staff get to know every child and their family.

The Cleaner in Charge should take pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department procedures to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors. They should organise and order stock and equipment, manage hazardous materials and the Material Safety Data Sheet.

The Cleaner in Charge would be responsible for organising and supervising the school cleaning staff, including relief for staff on leave, rostering, highlighting issues and concerns on behalf of cleaners, managing cleaners' time books and organising on‑the‑job training of new and current cleaning staff. They will work as a team with school staff, including the gardener, and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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 Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

- 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.

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 (1) page cover letter, sharing 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 Lydia.Butler@education.wa.edu.au or hand‑deliver them to our school reception at 32 High Road, Wanneroo WA, 6065.

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/SS1000775

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next twelve 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: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 7 November 2025.

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