This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At John Forrest Secondary College education is a shared vision and commitment to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. We offer a comprehensive range of educational pathways that cater to diverse student needs and aspirations. These include delivery of endorsed programs, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, General and Vocational Education and Training courses. Together with our co-curricular activities and clubs, this provides staff and students with opportunities to pursue and lead in their areas of passion and interest.
Our college community values education and thrives on diversity, valuing and celebrating the unique strengths of each individual. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel.
Find out more about our school by visiting johnforrest.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for opening and closing the college, including arming and disarming security; carrying out internal and external cleaning duties; allocating the duties of the cleaning team; assisting with regular cleaning inspections; arranging and supporting relief staff; reporting absences and maintaining the cleaners’ time book and leave paperwork; providing on the job induction and training for cleaning staff; ordering and maintaining cleaning stock levels within the allocated budget; and liaising daily with the Manager Corporate Services or relevant Business Support Officer regarding any damage, issues or concerns detailed on the communication board.
Standard work hours are 5:00am to 8:00am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm each day, with a split shift allowance.
The successful applicant will ideally have extensive experience with carrying out internal and external cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other general cleaning. You should have a sound knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
You will ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to organise, train and motivate your team of cleaning staff to work effectively and with a minimum of supervision. Experience with on-the-job inductions and training for new and existing cleaning staff would be advantageous.
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 Alicia Denman, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9473 4000 or alicia.denman@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.
- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.
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/TCH926259
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024
