Are you a cleaner who wants make a difference to the lives of others?

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity

Communities is committed to supporting and encouraging individuals with disability in all aspects of their daily living to achieve fulfilment in their aspirations to live their best life.

As a Domestic (Cleaner) working in accommodation facilities for people with disability, you will support the residents by maintaining a tidy, safe, and hygienic environment for them through the provision of various cleaning services.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Lauris Slaney, Local Area Manager, on 0435 322 495 or via email Lauris.Slaney@communities.wa.gov.au.

Current Vacancies: We have various fixed term and casual opportunities available for immediate filling. 

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Our Benefits

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility and dependent on mode of employment) including:

• Paid penalties if you work on weekends and/or public holidays
• Discount on private health insurance
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 111 gyms across WA)
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• 25% loading on top of salary rates for casual employees

The Need to Know

• All Communities facilities are a smoke-free environment across buildings, grounds and vehicles.
• You must be able to pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role prior to commencement.
• You must be able available to attend compulsory induction and/or training sessions.
• You must have an Australian working visa, residency, or citizenship which covers your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of any offered opportunity.
• All staff are required to declare any employment worked outside of the Department.
• You must have the ability to travel to and from various accommodation facilities within the Perth Metropolitan Area, in response to organisational needs.
• Please refer to the Essential Eligibility Requirements in the attached JDF for all eligibility requirements.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. Year 10 English or a qualification deemed equivalent.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).
5. When applying online, you will be prompted to address the following selection criteria. We suggest writing your responses in a Word document (1 page) and having this ready to copy and paste when you apply:

• Experience in undertaking general domestic cleaning duties.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work within given timeframes.
• Ability to read and interpret material safety data sheets for chemicals used in cleaning.

Need Help writing a selection criteria response? Click here for tips on how to write your application.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant, on 0403 697 266 or via email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0403 697 266.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.