We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaner in Charge for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Lancelin Primary School (PS): inspiring excellence to fly high, empowering learners to see far. Our moral purpose underpins all we do at Lancelin PS. We are a proud Independent Public School having achieved this status in 2023, and are committed to ensure every student, in every classroom, every day are working to achieve the best they can be.
We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the town of Lancelin and the surrounding communities of Seaview Park, Ledge Point, Ocean Farms, Seabird and Redfield Park. We offer a 3-year-old Kindergarten readiness program for prospective Kindy Students, ensuring our new families feel secure and settled upon starting school.
Find out more about our school by visiting Lancelin Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school, including security alarms. They supervise and 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. They would carry out and supervise external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, general cleaning, and other such duties as required. Additionally, they would be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which will include 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.
The suitable applicants would ideally have experience in supervising staff, as they would work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services (MCS). In addition, the Cleaner in Charge will liaise with the MCS on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns. They will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources.
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 Louise McCauley, Manager Corporate Service on (08) 9628 6000 or louise.mcCauley@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Louise McCauley on 0412 972 946
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
- 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.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to louise.mccauley@education.wa.edu.au or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 53 Gingin Road, Lancelin, WA 6044.
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/SS1021300
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 January 2026
