Please be advised that as of 2:15pm Wednesday, 21 December 2022, the closing date has been amended.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS789153
This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023
‘Ngalak Keyen Moort Ngalang Boodja’ - Care. Ambition. Respect.
Ravensthorpe District High School (DHS) is seeking a dedicated Cleaner In Charge to join their team.
About the Role
The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for the management of cleaning staff including relief personnel, as well as purchasing, stocktake of cleaning resources, maintenance of cleaning equipment and undertaking the cleaning of allocated internal and external areas. As a member of our maintenance team, you should take pride in being able to keep our school environment a clean and hygienic place for our students and staff to enjoy.
The successful applicant will organise and supervise our cleaning team and lock the school at the end of the day, including setting the security alarm system. The successful applicant 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.
About the school
Our Values of Care, Respect and Ambition underpin the vision of the school. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment that promotes community partnerships and the school enjoys a supportive and passionate School Board and Parents and Citizens’ Association who value learning and the development of the ‘whole child’.
Our dedicated staff create environments which enable each child to achieve their personal best. Whole school evidence-based strategies and a broad curriculum which is challenging, diverse and inclusive enable our students to achieve. Our staff pride themselves on going the extra yards for the young people in their care ensuring high standards of pastoral care and support. We are committed to building positive relationships that will have a positive impact on our student’s success.
For over 120 years, Ravensthorpe DHS has been of service to the children and families that live in the surrounding area. We are proud of this tradition and continue to strive to be a school that is respected by the community.
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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Please visit ravensthorpedhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Ravensthorpe District High School
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Mat Kennedy, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Ravensthorpe, by telephoning (08) 9852 3000 or emailing mat.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Mat Kennedy on 0414 018 978 or mat.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- 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;
- A three (3) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, detailing your experience in the context of the role and business needs of the school.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
- Experience in school or commercial cleaning.
- Experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
- Ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
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 CV and any other supporting documents.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 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
And complete the Department’s:
- Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- Induction program within three months of commencement
- Online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement
- Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable
- Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy and;
- Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
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 applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.