This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Clarkson Community High School (CHS) provides high-quality education to over 400 students in Years 7 to 12. We have exceptional teaching staff and a curriculum that engage and extend students. We have approximately 50 staff who are dedicated in helping students achieve their best and make the most of their education.
Our school has received awards for being in the top quarter of all WA schools; a Prime Minister's award for vocational programs, Vocational Excellence awards, and West Scheme Vocational and Training awards.
Clarkson CHS has a high level of technology integrated across all areas of the school, including computers for students throughout the school, an industry-standard commercial training kitchen and industry training programs within faculties. TradesNorth training institution is co-located on the school site, providing outstanding facilities and trades training.
Find out more about our school by visiting clarksonchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a cleaner in our school, you would be responsible for internal cleaning (i.e. maintenance of carpets and hard floors, toilet cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal), external cleaning (i.e. cleaning undercover areas, drink fountains, removal of cobwebs), and additional vacation cleaning duties such as pressure washing outdoor areas, shampooing carpets, maintenance on gym floors, and other such duties as required in the Fundamentals of Cleaning Guidelines.
Cleaners are also asked to report on all faults, maintenance incidents (including graffiti), and other issues to the Cleaner in Charge, while working in accordance with Department and OH&S standards, training, and procedures.
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 Clare Newman, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6206 5000, or email Clare.Newman@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.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your 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.
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/SS954718
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 Friday, 14 March 2025
