Job opportunity

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH806935

This is a permanent part-time (0.38) position commencing Term 2, 2023

Dawson Park Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cleaner In Charge to join their friendly team.

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.

Dawson Park PS was opened in 1982. The school is set in a beautiful bush setting and offers a strong academic and pastoral environment for all students. Our learning community currently has almost 500 students and this is expected to grow in coming years with housing developments taking place within the school's intake area. Our dedicated and professional team strive to ensure the best learning outcomes for all our students. In our learning community parents are vital partners in the education of their child. Parents of Dawson Park students are supportive and work collaboratively with us. Our School Board is an active and knowledgeable group who represents the views of our parents and community. Parents also provide valuable help and support through the P & C in the operation of the canteen and uniform shop. They support the school financially by fundraising for resources that are vital for our teaching programs.

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 www.dawsonparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Dawson Park Primary School.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For job related information

Please contact Pauline Johnson, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9453 2499 or emailing Pauline.Johnson@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

1. 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;
2. A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages. Please provide one example from your past experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
   1. steps you took to clean the room or surface
   2. chemicals used on each material
   3. machinery used; and
   4. action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.

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 school during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 10am and 3pm) 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, or;

• Email your completed application form and documents to bev.bennion@education.wa.edu.au before the closing date and time, or;

• Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 120 Bourgainvillea Ave Forrestfield 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 4.00pm (WST) on Friday, 24 March 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.