Appointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS624367
Mount Tarcoola Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2022. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2022.
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 verandahs and covered areas, cleaning of drinking troughs, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties as required.
Mount Tarcoola PS is located in a quiet suburb about 5km from the central business district of Geraldton. The school was established in 1978 to cater for students living in the southern suburbs of Geraldton and the Greenough hinterland. A feature of the school is its attractive grounds and quiet location.
Mount Tarcoola PS has a reputation as being a warm, friendly, welcoming school where manners, behaviour and dress standards are regarded as important. Each year the school receives numerous applications for enrolments from families living outside the school's catchment area. These students are accommodated when class numbers allow.
The school has a pro-active Positive Behaviour Support Team that implements strategies to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for students. A major focus of the school has been improving literacy levels and promoting cultural awareness, harmony and the participation of the various cultural groups in the school.
The school actively promotes and encourages parent participation and involvement in the life of the School. The Parents and Citizens' Association provides outstanding support and a highly active Pre-school Committee works closely with the early childhood classes at the school. Many parents and extended family members join the school on numerous occasions throughout the year such as Open Day and the End of Year Awards Presentation.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
- Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
- Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.
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 Mount Tarcoola PS please visit www.MtTarcoola.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Stephanie English, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, by telephoning (08) 9968 1100 or emailing Stephanie.english@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
You need 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.
You need to provide a cover letter/statement of no more than one (1) page. Please address selection criteria two (2) and three (3) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each criteria.
Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the application questions and attach your documents.
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:
- 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;
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 16 March 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.