Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS809873
This is a permanent part-time (0.25FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023
Please note as of Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 12:15pm, the closing date for this advert has been amended
Pine View Primary School (PS) is seeking to employ a Level 1 cleaner for a permanent part-time (0.25 FTE) position from the beginning of Term 2, 2023. This will be for afternoon shifts – 2 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be a self-motivated and proactive person who is responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace, allowing you to take pride in providing a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors to the school.
The Cleaner will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, and rubbish removal. They will perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, and removal of cobwebs. They will also complete vacation cleaning duties, including, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required by the Cleaner-In-Charge.
Having a sound knowledge of cleaning equipment and sage cleaning procedures, methods and practices to ensure the facilities are kept to the highest standard of cleanliness and safety is highly regarded.
The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effective communication skills are components of this role.
Pine View PS is located in the growing suburb of Baldivis, surrounded by rapidly developing housing estates with many young families. The school consists of an administration block, a library resource centre which contains the staff room, an early childhood block, four learning blocks, one of which has an Art/Science room, a covered assembly area, canteen and a music room. There is also a multi-purpose playing court, junior football oval and cricket practice nets which provide a pleasant and inviting environment. Our teaching and learning environments reflect a positive and innovative approach to maximising learning opportunities for students.
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):
- 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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Pine View Primary School please visit pineviewps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Suzanne Heath, Principal, or Jillian Walker, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning 9523 3940 or emailing pineview.ps@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 one (1) 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
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 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 30 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.
