Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS884915
This is a permanent part-time (0.53FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Gnowangerup District High School (DHS) is seeking a dedicated cleaner to join their team.
About the Role
To be successful for this role you will ideally have a 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. The successful applicant will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
As a Cleaner you will carry out both internal and external cleaning duties. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning of furniture and fittings, windows, toilets and dusting. External duties include rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, external windows, verandas and covered areas and cobweb removal.
You will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties as directed by the Cleaner-In-Charge.
At Gnowangerup DHS, the purpose of our school community is to provide a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment which creates the opportunity for each child to develop to their full potential.
Gnowangerup is a small town with a diverse population just over an hour’s drive north of Albany in WA’s Southwest. This drive is through the magnificent Stirling Ranges – the state’s premier hiking destination. The school currently has 135 students from Kindergarten to Year 10. We are committed to distributed leadership and take the wellbeing of our staff and students seriously.
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 Gnowangerup District High School please visit Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Kirsty Buchanan for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Gnowangerup by telephoning (08) 9827 3300 or emailing Kirsty.Buchanan@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Kirsty Buchanan on 0448 228 107 or Kirsty.buchanan@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.
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, detailing your experience 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.
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 57 Yougenup Road, Gnowangerup WA 6335 before the closing date and time.
The application form for emailed and hand delivered 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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
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 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 12 April 2024
PROFORMA, FAXED, POSTED, LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.