Please be advised as of Friday, 10 March 2023 the closing date for this advert has been extended
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS808669
This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023
Can you make our school sparkle?
Castletown Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Cleaner to join their friendly team and keep our school looking fresh and clean.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
- District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable.
For additional information please see relevant Agreement.
About the Role
As a Cleaner you will be responsible for internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning. In addition, you will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties. During vacation times, you will also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.
In this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, honest, reliable, and punctual, have a consistent work ethic and excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
The Cleaner supports the Department of Education’s main objective of teaching and learning of students by ensuring that the college facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department of Education procedures.
Our School
Castletown PS is an Independent Public School in an envious location on the southern coastline of WA; Esperance, home to the best beaches in the world. Our school caters for over 500 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Approximately 15% of our children travel in from outlying farming hinterland. The remainder of the school population is typically urban with children from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our staff are a wonderful team to work with.
Castletown PS prides itself on being inclusive and caring, and a friendly community where everyone is valued and respected. Our Positive Behaviour Management policy encourages our students to have respect and care for others and their rights. We have high expectations of our students and ourselves, set standards of excellence and strive to achieve them.
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).
For further information about Castletown Primary School please visit www.castletownprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Janine Doney, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Esperance, by telephoning (08) 9076 2800 or emailing janine.doney@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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current Line Manager; and
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria one and three (1 and 3) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each work-related requirement.
You will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements:
- Ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
- Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
- Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.
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
The application form for emailed applications can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement.
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; and
- 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 2:00pm (WST) on Friday, 24 March 2023.
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
