PLEASE NOT AS OF TODAYS DATE 14 MARCH 2025 THE ADVERT HAS BEEN AMENDED
This is a permanent part-time (0.25FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
The school values relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community with all staff and students encouraged to follow school values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Pride. At Kelmscott Primary School (PS) we strive to create an engaging and welcoming school community with an enrolment of 320 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kelmscottprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
In this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and will ideally be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, honest, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated, proactive and take pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors to the school. You should also have a sound knowledge of the use of all cleaning equipment and an understanding of the safety requirements when using products.
As a Cleaner you would carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, and other items of general cleaning. In addition to this, you would also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning 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 Sharon Saville, Manager Coorporate Services on 08 9496 9300 or sharon.saville@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:
- Demonstrated ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team. Eligibility and training
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/SS957798
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: 430pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025
