Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS624648
This is a permanent part-time (0.16FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2020
Byford Primary School (PS) is seeking a committed, energetic and reliable individual to join our team in the role of Cleaner.
As the successful applicant you will demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organisational skills. You will need to be motivated, and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently. Previous experience along with knowledge of safety requirements and procedures will be highly regarded.
As a cleaner you would carry out 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. In addition to this, you would also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required by the Cleaner-In-Charge.
The town of Byford is ten kilometres south of Armadale on the South Western Highway located in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The community is comprised of a range of socio-economic groups with an increasing level of transience.
Byford Primary School students are respectful, eager to learn, friendly and cooperative, concerned for others and keen to succeed. Our school strongly supports and encourages open communication and active participation and involvement from parents and the wider community
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.
Further information about Byford Primary School can be found by visiting https://www.byfordps.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Jillian Walker, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9526 6300 or emailing Jillian.Walker@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Applicants are asked to provide a detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager.
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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement;
- complete Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable;
- complete any other 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 (4) day breach period to this selection process
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 12 June 2020
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED