Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS598907
This is a permanent part-time (0.76FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019
Kenwick School is seeking an energetic and dedicated Cleaner In Charge to make a positive contribution to their school.
As the Cleaner In Charge you will be responsible for organising and supervising the school cleaning staff and highlighting issues and concerns on behalf of cleaners. As the successful applicant, you will take pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors to the school. Ideally, you will have knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices with effective communication, organisation and supervision skills. Previous experience supervising staff will be considered an advantage.
Kenwick School is a government Level 4 Education Support School serving approximately 89 students. The school serves a large catchment area from Byford to Kenwick and from Roleystone to Thornlie.
Our purpose is to ensure that all Kenwick School students develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to achieve their potential and contribute to society. Students are aged from 4 to 18 years, from Kindergarten to Year 12, and have a diverse range of support needs and abilities. Students have mild/moderate to profound intellectual disabilities. Some students have severe and multiple disabilities while others have vision and hearing impairments.
The school has two ovals, fenced playgrounds for different age groups and 6 designed toilet blocks to meet the needs of students. The school also has a basketball court, a fenced garden for student gardening projects and an indoor heated swimming pool. Other school facilities include a teacher resource library, a fully equipped kitchen for student cooking sessions, a student run Café, an Independent Living Centre, Undercover Area for school assemblies a Multi-Sensory Environment Room for sensory activities and a nurses' office and treatment area.
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 Kenwick School please visit www.kenwickschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Jane Connor, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9459 1888, or alternatively 0417 998 958 or emailing Jane.Connor@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Simply select from one of the following options:
- 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:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3.30pm (WST) on Friday, 11 October 2019
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED