Cleaner In Charge

Cleaner In Charge Branch:

Mount Lockyer Primary School Division:

Independent Public School

• Southwest Education Region Salary:

  Level 3, $1,319.30
• $1,333.

90 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type:

Permanent•

Full Time FTE:

1.0

Location:

Albany Closing Date:

2026-06-03 4:30

PM Attachments:

• Applicant Resource
• Applying for Cleaner, Gardener or Domestic Position Mar2020.pdf

• PUBLISHED JDF

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• Cleaner in Charge
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• applicant resource
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pdf This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible. At Mount Lockyer Primary School (PS), our dedicated staff and community share an unwavering commitment to unlocking the full potential of every student. In our inclusive learning environment, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported. We believe in the transformative power of strong partnerships between the school and home, recognizing that this collaboration is integral to the success of every student in our care. Our collaborative spirit is the foundation of whole-school improvement, fostering accountability among all staff for sustained advancements in student learning. We take pride in delivering a dynamic learning program aligned to the Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment from the Western Australian Curriculum. Working together ensures school improvement is sustainable and there is continuity in student learning. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive learning environment that caters for the diversity of the students in our care. We believe developing strong partnerships between the school and home is integral to the success of the students who attend this school. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online The Role The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for daily duties including opening and closing the school, arming and disarming security alarms, internal cleaning duties including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal and other items of general cleaning. The Cleaner In Charge is responsible external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, general cleaning and other such duties as required. Additionally, they will be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which will include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas and other such duties as required. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff, as they will work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. In addition, the Cleaner In Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters and record and respond to issues and concerns. They will maintain the cleaner's time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources. 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 Karen Ashton, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9842 0100 or emailing Karen.

Ashton2@education.wa.edu.au 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. Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria: Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff. Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning. Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals. Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, 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. 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/SS1045164

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 Wednesday, 3 June 2026