As of 18 March 2021 at 3:50PM the closing date was extended.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS671633
This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021
Do you have a strong attention to detail?
Beacon Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a hard working Cleaner – Working Alone to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will be a motivated and proactive person who takes pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace and to ensure school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department procedures. It is expected that the Cleaner – Working Alone will be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and have knowledge of Department of Education Cleaning Policies and Procedures.
Beacon PS is a small, vibrant school located in the north-eastern wheatbelt, catering for students from Kindergarten - Year 6. We have a strong history, where our school and the community work together to provide an education that meets the needs of individual students, and provides the foundation for each student's future education. Our students are our main priority and delivering an environment of High Performance and High Care is always at the forefront of what we do.
Our experienced, enthusiastic and caring staff are dedicated to providing the best learning opportunities for the children in our care in a safe and welcoming environment. Our school plays an integral role in the Beacon community and parents and community members play an active and important part in ensuring students are provided with the best possible learning opportunities. Staff and parents work in partnership to ensure every child has a positive, happy and rewarding school experience.
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 Beacon Primary School please visit Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Petrina Poole, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Beacon, by telephoning (08) 9686 1022 or emailing Petrina.Poole@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
1. 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 and;
2. A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please address selection criteria two (2) and four (4) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each criteria:
- Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment, including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners
- Experience in the safe use and storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
3. 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.
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception on Broadbent St Beacon before the closing date and time.
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
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 3.30 (WST) on Thursday, 25 March 2021
PROFORMA, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED