High Salary: Cleaner

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

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

This is a permanent part-time (0.44FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025

Beckenham Primary School (PS) is proudly situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjar and has been an integral part of the local community for over 100 years. Today, we celebrate and value the cultural diversity that exists within our learning community and the opportunities this provides for our students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to positively contribute to society as global citizens.

The Cleaner, under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge/Senior Cleaner in Charge, is responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, fittings, and windows, as well as handling tasks like dusting and rubbish removal. Vacation cleaning duties involve activities such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.

The Cleaner is also responsible for reporting faults, maintenance issues, and incidents to the designated supervisor while ensuring that schools are cleaned and maintained in compliance with Department and occupational safety standards.

Want to know more?

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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jane Chesson, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9278 3700 or emailing Jane.Chesson@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Jane Chesson on 0430 064 191

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.

- obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
- 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.
- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.
- Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these 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

Apply Online:

- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.

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/SS993095

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025

Position Title Cleaner

Agency Department of Education

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

Location Beckenham

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Beckenham Primary School

Work Type Permanent - Part Time

Position No. 00018494

Closing Date 2025-10-10 4:30 PM

Position Title Cleaner

Branch Beckenham Primary School

Location Beckenham

Work Type Permanent - Part Time

Position No. 00018494

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

Closing Date 2025-10-10 4:30 PM

Agency Department of Education

Description

This is a permanent part-time (0.44FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025

Beckenham Primary School (PS) is proudly situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjar and has been an integral part of the local community for over 100 years. Today, we celebrate and value the cultural diversity that exists within our learning community and the opportunities this provides for our students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to positively contribute to society as global citizens.

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

The Role

The Cleaner, under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge/Senior Cleaner in Charge, is responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, fittings, and windows, as well as handling tasks like dusting and rubbish removal. Vacation cleaning duties involve activities such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.

The Cleaner is also responsible for reporting faults, maintenance issues, and incidents to the designated supervisor while ensuring that schools are cleaned and maintained in compliance with Department and occupational safety standards.

Want to know more?

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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jane Chesson, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9278 3700 or emailing Jane.Chesson@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Jane Chesson on 0430 064 191

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

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).

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.

- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.

- Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these 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.

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/SS993095

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025

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