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This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Rapids Landing Primary School (PS) is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to lead our cleaning team in the role of Cleaner in Charge.
Rapids Landing PS, Margaret River, opened in January 2018, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is committed to developing a culture of ‘High Care and Performance’ by engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with the school community to provide a learning environment that is positive and underpinned by a strong set of values. Our School Vision is creating excellence together.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.rapidslandingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Rapids Landing Primary School (PS) is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to lead our cleaning team in the role of Cleaner in Charge.
The successful applicant will share the school’s vision of providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for our school community. You will be responsible for the organisation and supervision of school cleaning staff, which includes new cleaning staff induction, stock management, organisation of relief staff and a responsibility for highlighting issues and concerns of the other cleaners.
The role will include liaising with the Manager Corporate Services regarding all cleaning matters, ordering of cleaning equipment and consumables within a fixed budget, carrying out cleaning of internal and external areas and ensuring emptying of all rubbish containers. This role requires the applicant to work in a split shift arrangement (mornings and afternoons – hours to be arranged). The suitable applicant will need to contribute to a positive team culture and enjoy the challenge of working in a new and vibrant primary school. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Hayley Kirkup, Principal, on (08) 9757 8200 or emailing Hayley.Kirkup@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you will need to:
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
- Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these 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.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS907113
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 29 July 2024