Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS589500
This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019
Do you like being part of a team? Like things to be clean and tidy? Then we want you!
Applecross Primary School (PS) is seeking a hardworking and proactive person to join their friendly cleaning team.
As the successful applicant, you will be required to carry out internal and external cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures which include the safe mixing and use of chemicals. The duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other general cleaning including the accurate mixing of chemicals required for specific tasks. Vacation cleaning duties will need to be completed and include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, shampooing of carpets and pressure cleaning of various areas. Suitable applicants will have effective communication skills for reading cleaning product instructions and to help develop and maintain good working relationships with school staff.
Established in 1905, Applecross PS has evolved as the community has developed and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. They embrace diversity, with many families coming from overseas and students leading a well-travelled life.
Applecross PS’s motto, 'Excellence in the Community', means all students aspire to reach their full potential, both within the school and in the community in which they live.
Children from Years 1 - 6 participate in specialist classes in Art, Physical Education, Music and French. Gifted and Talented Extension classes are offered to children working independently in a range of areas, as well as Intervention for those children who need assistance to develop their skills in Mathematics and Literacy.
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 Applecross PS please visit or Schools Online
For further job related information
Please contact Lisa Mackay, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9364 1792 or emailing Lisa.A.Mackay@education.wa.edu.au
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 cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
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 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 30 August 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.