This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
At Sheoak Grove Primary School (PS), our motto “Shine, Grow, Connect” reflects the essence of our vibrant and nurturing community: students, parents, and staff collaborating to foster excellence in every area of school life. The sheoak-inspired star in our logo symbolises this unity, each point representing a key stakeholder and shining together as one connected community.
Sheoak Grove PS welcomes children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is dedicated to providing the best educational opportunities in a nurturing environment. Located on Nyilla Approach in Baldivis, we opened in 2020 as an Independent Public School and have built a positive, connected community in one of Perth’s fastest-growing areas.
Find out more about our school by visiting Sheoak Grove Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Why This Role Matters
A clean and hygienic environment is foundational for student wellbeing, health, and learning. As Cleaner in Charge, you’ll be a vital leader at the heart of this mission, supporting education and wellbeing through excellence in hygiene standards. Your work helps every student and staff member thrive in a safe, welcoming atmosphere.
As Cleaner in Charge, you would play a vital leadership role in ensuring our school environment is safe, hygienic, and welcoming. You would induct, coordinate, and supervise cleaning staff, maintain timebooks, manage absences, and arrange relief staff. You will also oversee the safe storage and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and hygiene protocols. In addition, you will actively participate in school grounds cleaning while supporting and assisting your fellow colleagues.
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Lead by example to maintain a safe, hygienic, and welcoming school environment.
- Induct, coordinate, and supervise cleaning staff; manage timebooks, absences, and relief staff.
- Oversee secure storage and safe handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with regulations.
- Actively participate in cleaning school grounds, working alongside your team.
- Uphold and model our school values during all interactions and tasks.
What We’re Looking For
We want a leader who ideally:
- Displays good interpersonal and communication skills, values teamwork, and is able to liaise effectively with the Manager Corporate Services, teaching staff, and cleaning team to coordinate and respond to cleaning needs, both verbally and through the use of IT systems.
- Leads by example with unwavering integrity, good character, and a positive attitude, modelling our values of Shine (pride and professionalism), Grow (continuous improvement), and Connect (respectful teamwork).
- Holds experience in school or commercial cleaning, with a thorough understanding of hygiene best practices such as carpet and hard-floor maintenance, toilet cleaning, window cleaning, verandas, and pressure cleaning tasks during school vacations, while strictly applying Department of Education guidelines for cross-contamination prevention procedures
- Oversees safe storage and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, able to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, follow hazardous substances guidelines, and maintain staff compliance..
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 Linda Fear, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 5400 or emailing linda.fear@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 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.
- Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria:
- Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
- Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning.
- Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
- Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
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/SS1013845
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, 23 February 2026.
