Please be advised that as of 8:10am Friday 2 May 2025, there has been an amendment to the application intstructions.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Assistant Cleaners in Charge for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Eastern Hills Senior High School (SHS) are seeking reliable and hardworking Assistant Cleaner-in-Charge applicants with effective communication skills to work collaboratively as part of our friendly cleaning team. Cleaners play a vital role at our school by creating and maintaining a clean, safe environment for our staff, students, and visitors.
Find out more about our school by visiting ehshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will be responsible for the the coordination of cleaning staff tasks, coordinating inductions for new staff and carrying out significant cleaning of internal and external areas. They will ideally display an up-to-date knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals. They should ideally have good communication skills to report faults, required maintenance and incidents to the Manager of Corporate Services and/or Cleaner in Charge. This position requires applicants to be available to work a four-hour shift (5am to 9am) Monday to Friday.
In addition, to be suitable for this role suitable applicants should ideally have strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure Department cleaning standards are maintained. You will ideally be proactive, highly organised, reliable, and punctual. As this is a supervisory role, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships is highly desirable.
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 Elecia Parsonson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9573 0300 or by emailing elecia.parsonson@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 relate to these selection criteria:
2.Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use cleaning equipment, including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners
3.Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills
5.Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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/SS968575
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 15 May 2025
