Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS690816
This is a permanent part-time (0.25FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2021.
North Harrisdale Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an experienced and professional Cleaner in Charge (CIC) who cares about their team, their job and our school. This position is a part time job share with the school’s current CIC.
To be successful in this role you will ideally be organised, punctual and possess the ability to work well both individually and as part of a team. You will ideally have the ability to effectively manage the administration requirements of this position, as well as demonstrate good work practices and use initiative.
The CIC is responsible for the management of cleaning staff, including relief staff, purchasing, stocktake of cleaning resources, maintenance of cleaning equipment and undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas. You will have pride in your work as a member of the team keeping our school environment a clean and hygienic place for our students and staff to enjoy. You will provide on the job induction training for all new cleaning staff, conduct monthly cleaning inspections as well as record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communications book. In addition, you will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters relevant and consistent with the Department’s policies, training and procedures on school cleaning.
The successful applicant will ideally maintain high levels of hygiene and contribute to the professional presentation of the school. The successful applicant will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, and rubbish removal. You will perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of veranda’s and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and removal of cobwebs.
Our school aims to be the heart of our community where we provide a nurturing, happy and joyful learning environment so that every child flourishes and is successful. Your children are at the forefront of every decision and action we take to enable them to learn at high levels.
We will guide students to strive for excellence, embrace challenge, be curious, and become critical and creative thinkers. Our aim is to develop in our future leaders a deep sense of global and social responsibility with the skills to make a meaningful contribution to our world.
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 North Harrisdale Primary School please visit northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Janie Street, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9397 8140 or emailing janie.street@education.wa.edu.au.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
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:
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; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 10 August 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.