Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS796592
This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023.
Kelmscott Primary School (PS) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Cleaner in Charge to join our friendly team.
As a highly valued member of staff, the successful applicant should have the ability to inspire and lead a team of cleaning staff to ensure the school environment is maintained in accordance with Department of Education policies and procedures. As a member of our team, they should take pride in being able to keep our school environment a clean and hygienic place for students and staff.
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 team, you will organise and supervise our cleaning team and lock the school at the end of the day, including setting the security alarm system. You will also provide on the job induction training for all new cleaning staff and conduct monthly cleaning inspections.
The successful applicant should have experience in supervising staff, as they will work alongside school staff, manage the cleaning team, and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. In addition, the Cleaner in Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communication book. They will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange relief staff and be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies. They are responsible for the upkeep and identification of all cleaning products in the ChemAlert Register and ensuring all products are adequately labelled and Risk Assessments are up to date.
Kelmscott PS has a strong presence in the community; having a long history as one of the first schools to be established in the suburbs of Perth. At Kelmscott PS, we strive to create an engaging and welcoming school community with an enrolment of 320 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. There is a strong family and community focus within the school with all staff and students are encouraged to follow the Moral Compass with its values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Pride.
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.
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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Please visit kelmscottprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Kelmscott Primary School.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For job related information
Please contact Sharon Saville, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9496 9300 or emailing sharon.saville@education.wa.edu.au
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 cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school.
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
- 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 4:00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.