Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS765485
Appointment Pool
Please note as of Friday, 23 September 2022 at 11:00 AM the closing date for this advert has been amended
Can you make our school sparkle?
Golden Bay 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 2022 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2023. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2023.
As a Cleaner you would carry out internal cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures. These duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other items of general cleaning. You would also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, and other such duties as directed by the Cleaner-in-Charge.
Suitable applicants will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties. In this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. Suitable applicants will ideally be organised, honest, reliable and punctual. An excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices will be well regarded.
Golden Bay PS, located less than 5 minutes from the Golden Bay Foreshore, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Children work in a nurturing environment that promotes a critical and creative learning focus while also engaging in highly organised physical education and exciting visual and performing arts programs. Achieving excellence in customer service and community inclusiveness is the hallmark of Golden Bay PS.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
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 Golden Bay Primary School please visit goldenbayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Michelle McDonald, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9583 8800 or emailing Michelle.McDonald@education.wa.edu.au
During the holiday period please contact Michelle McDonald on 0439 911 739.
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- A 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;
- 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:
- 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 or;
- Email your completed application form and documents to michelle.macdonald@education.wa.edu.au 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 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; and
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3.30pm (WST) on Friday, 30 September 2022
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED