Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS664133
This is a permanent part-time 0.75 FTE position commencing Term 1, 2021
South Perth Primary School (PS) is seeking to fill the position with a Cleaner in Charge who takes pride in their work & has a full understanding of all aspects of the position.
South Perth PS boasts a proud history and was established in 1898. We have a clear purpose in providing a caring & supportive environment for all students and staff.
We are looking for a team leader with sound communication skills.
The successful applicant will be responsible for organising and supervising cleaning staff. They will need to have a sound knowledge of all machinery, equipment and all cleaning products. They will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the Communication Book. They will provide on the job induction training for new cleaning staff, and maintain the cleaners time-book, report absences and arrange relief staff. They will undertake cleaning of allocated internal and external areas, including emptying rubbish containers into the waste disposal system provide at the school.
South Perth PS is an Independent Public School. The school focuses on the development of the whole child with quality education programs that provide students with opportunities to optimise their academic, social, emotional, creative and physical skills. Our Vision is to inspire young minds to create and pursue possibilities.
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 South Perth Primary School please visit www.southperthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information
Please contact Jan Emmett, Manager Corporate Services on by telephoning (08) 9367 2652 or emailing Jan.Emmett@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays please phone 0421 644 780.
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- A one (1) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
- A comprehensive CV of up to five pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).
- A completed application form. The application form can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement. Please only complete the application form if you are not submitting your application online.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready before applying for this job as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time,
To submit your application, select one of the following options:
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your documents.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
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
- 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
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process
Applications must be submitted before 4.00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 3 February 2021
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED