Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS888639
This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Mullaloo Heights Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Cleaner in Charge to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will manage Cleaners' time books and record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communication book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources, open and lock the school, including setting the security alarm system. You will work as a team with school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. In addition the Cleaner in Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters.
As the Cleaner in Charge, you will ideally have strong communication and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant should have a sound knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
Mullaloo Heights PS is an Independent Public School catering for approximately 250 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is characterised by a strong sense of community; the result of a strong commitment from our parents who work proactively with us to provide a safe, yet challenging learning environment for all of our students.
This positive relationship with our parents and the community, and our high quality learning programs, has made Mullaloo Heights PS the school of choice in the local community.
Our school is on spacious grounds, where trees provide natural shade and students have ample space to explore. Purpose built teaching blocks include a refurbished library, a dedicated ICT room, a specialist art/science and music room, a fully enclosed undercover area, and an environmental garden (complete with chickens and sensory area).
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 mullalooheightsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Mullaloo Heights Primary School
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For job related information
Please contact Sharmian Moult, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 6206 2100 or emailing Sharmian.Moult@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 cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please provide one example from your past experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
- steps you took to clean the room or surface
- chemicals used on each material
- machinery used; and
- 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
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;
- complete the Department’s online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within 3 months of commencement
- complete Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable
- 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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4: 30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 April 2024
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.