Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE798674
This is a permanent part-time (0.63FTE) position commencing ASAP
Albany Residential College is seeking a Cleaner to join their team.
The Cleaner will vacuum bedrooms, offices, hallways and student recreation areas, including TV rooms, games rooms and common areas; you will mop and clean hallways, offices and student recreation areas. The suitable applicants will clean, mop, scrub and disinfect all toilet/ablutions areas whilst keeping windows and window ledges clean, dust and wipe all required surfaces and items as instructed.
The cleaner will collect and empty rubbish bins from student recreation areas, offices and hallways and ensure occupational health and safety standards are maintained whilst keeping the college clean, well maintained and presented. You will assist with other cleaning related duties as directed by the senior supervisor or college manager and undertake other duties in the ancillary areas such as laundry, kitchen and gardening, when required.
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):
- Demonstrated ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, use all cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further job-related information:
Please contact Lauren Franklin - Manager - Albany Residential College by telephoning (08) 9842 1007 or emailing lauren.franklin@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 two (2) page 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, or
- If you do not have access to a computer, or require help using one, you can visit the college during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 4:00pm) to use a school computer, with technical support available from school-based staff. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Support staff are not available to assist with the content for your application.
- Email your completed application form and documents to lauren.franklin@education.wa.edu.au before the closing date and time
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 8 Thomas Street, Mount Clarence 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.
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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3:30pm (WST) on Friday, 10 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.