This is a permanent part-time (0.88FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Located in East Victoria Park, Carson Street School is for primary aged students who have moderate to severe special needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting Carson Street School or Schools Online
The Role
Carson Street School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner in Charge to join their friendly team. To be suitable for this role you should have good attention to detail and will ideally be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for opening and closing the school. The successful applicant should maintain the cleaners’ time-book, report absences and arrange relief staff. whilst liaising with Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, ensuring advice and support is current, relevant and consistent with the Department’s policies, training and procedures on school cleaning. You should provide on the job induction training for new cleaning staff whilst conducting monthly cleaning inspections with the Manager Corporate Services.
The successful applicant should ensure all leave and allowance forms are completed correctly before forwarding to the Manager Corporate Services whilst recording and responding to issues and concerns detailed in the Communication Book. The successful applicant should undertake cleaning of allocated internal and external areas, including emptying external rubbish containers into the waste disposal system provided at the school. You may order and maintain stock and equipment and monitor the budget. The successful applicant will ideally manage hazardous substances in accordance with occupational safety and health legislation, including maintaining records whilst monitoring and managing staff leave entitlements in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. You should manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services whilst ensuring school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department procedure.
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 Corina Botica, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 6216 4950 or emailing corina.botica@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.
- 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.
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/SS1027530
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 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
