Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS566324
This is a five (5) month fixed term, part-time (0.63FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2019 with possible twelve (12) month extension and/or permanency
Without a doubt, a unique and great place to live and work!
Walpole Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner in Charge to join their school.
The successful applicant should be a highly motivated and proactive person who takes pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace in order to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors to the school. Attention to detail in order to maintain a clean and safe environment is needed. We are seeking a person who is capable of working autonomously as well as in a team environment. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Job-share arrangements will be looked at otherwise; cleaning is conducted before and after school hours.
Walpole PS is located in the wilderness about 400 kilometres south of Perth. It is a pristine environment with an engaged community. Walpole is predominantly a farming/timber/cottage industry community that is very supportive of the school. The school grounds are very appealing, and well maintained, and this contributes to the overall feeling of a caring ethos. There are ample vegetable gardens, a chook run, orchard and aquaponics set up. The students regularly plant and pick produce, which is cooked by, and for, the students.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further information about Walpole Primary School please visit www.walpoleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Christine Cook, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Walpole, by telephoning (08) 9840 1020 or emailing Christine.Cook@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period you can contact Christine on 0401 830 778.
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You will be asked to complete a series of questions which will become your online application. It is recommended you allow enough time to complete this process. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document.
Applications must be submitted online. Proforma, faxed, hand delivered, posted, emailed and late applications are not to be accepted.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3.00pm (WST) on Friday, 8 February 2018
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED