We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the remainder of the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Established in 1914 East Victoria Park Primary School (PS) has been preparing our children for the future for a century. Through our motto, 'Celebrating Diversity', we aim to provide the best possible education for each child who attends our school, ensuring they develop a broad range of skills to enable them to take responsibility for their own direction and to adapt to a changing world.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.eastvictoriaparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
To be successful for this role you should have a good attention to detail and take pride in your work. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work alone is an important component of this role. You should be organised, reliable and punctual and have a good knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
You will assist the cleaning team as they strive to keep the school environment clean and safe in accordance with Department procedures under direction of the Cleaner-in-charge. As a cleaner you will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning.
In addition, you will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties. During vacation times, you will also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required by the Cleaner-In-Charge.
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 Lynda Fenton, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6228 0700 or emailing Lynda.fenton@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
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to lynda.fenton@education.wa.edu.au; or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 30 Beatty Avenue, East Victoria Park, WA 6101
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/SS931740
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024
