This is a permanent part-time (0.75 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Established in 1869, Vasse Primary School (PS) has a long and proud history, now accommodating approximately 760 students. The school has strong links with the Vasse and wider community and is well regarded by families. The current Business Plan highlights the three priorities of Relationships (people), Belonging (place) and Learning (pedagogy).
Vasse PS has a strong reputation in the delivery of Walker Learning and Inquiry. A current priority is the articulation of clear instructional frameworks in these areas and explicit teaching. The Teaching for Impact and Early Years Learning Framework statements are central to the school’s direction in these pedagogies. The school is currently participating in the Centre for Excellence Internship program and Shaping Minds professional development series. The Teaching Sprints model is a key feature of the school’s implementation strategy.
The school’s pastoral care programs and practices are also a significant feature of the school. The school teaches emotional intelligence using the RULER program. Friendology develops students’ skills and capacity to establish and maintain quality relationships. Along with these programs and being a Positive Behaviour Support school, the explicit teaching of social skills and expected behaviours is a core part of Vasse PS’s teaching and learning program.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.vasseps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Vasse PS is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Cleaner in Charge.
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school, carrying 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 will also carry out 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 will 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 successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff, as they will work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with School Management. In addition, the Cleaner in Charge will liaise with Management 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.
The successful applicant should have good attention to detail and will be able to work well with others to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual. The successful applicant should work well both individually and as part of a team, motivating others. You will ideally be a good communicator and be able to negotiate solutions that meet school and individual expectations. You should ideally have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
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 Roslyn Wright, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9746 3700 or emailing roslyn.wright@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.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to Roslyn.Wright@education.wa.edu.au; or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 17 Kaloorup Road, Vasse, WA 6280.
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/SS1025927
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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 February 2026
