This is a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Quinns Beach Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated School Officer to join our team.
Quinns Beach PS is in the North Metropolitan Education District approximately 15 kilometres north of Joondalup. Our School works collaboratively with and in conjunction with other local schools as part of the Northern Beach Network Cluster. The majority of our students attend our feeder High School, Butler College after completing Year 6.
Our students come from a diverse array of demographic and multicultural backgrounds. We also co-share our site with the West Coast Language Development Centre as well as having an OSH and dental therapy on-board.
Find out more about our school by visiting quinnsbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for overseeing the opening and closing of the school and performing various internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, and fittings, dusting, window cleaning, rubbish removal, and other general cleaning tasks.
Externally, the role involves cleaning verandas, covered areas, and drinking troughs, removing cobwebs, and performing general upkeep of the grounds. The Cleaner in Charge will also oversee vacation cleaning tasks such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas, and other related duties.
In addition to cleaning responsibilities, the successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff. They will manage and work alongside school staff, ensuring optimal performance in consultation with the Manager of Corporate Services.
The Cleaner in Charge will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange for relief staff when necessary, monitor and order cleaning supplies, conduct regular stocktakes and manage equipment maintenance and replacement.
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 Nita Gouges, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9561 7400 or emailing Nita.Gouges@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/SS960651
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, 12 May 2025
