This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Hocking Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School, established in 2008. The school has a developed a strong culture of collaboration with all stakeholders and is highly regarded in the community.
The school prides itself on delivering curriculum in a safe, fun filled and collaborative environment using the resources and technology infrastructure of a newly built school. Every learning area is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and connected to a fully integrated wireless network. Desktop computers, laptops and portable tablet devices are provided as tools to enhance learning and to tap into the intuitive learning of students.
As a learning community, Hocking PS aims to embrace their motto ‘Honour, Persist, Succeed’ where the school pursued the honour of Respect, the virtue of Persistence and develop resilience as lifelong learners to Succeed.
Find out more about our school by visiting hockingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school, 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.
You would 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, you would complete vacation cleaning duties, which includes 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 you would work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Facilities Coordinator and the Manager Corporate Services. The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well with others to ensure a clean and safe school environment. Ideally, you would be organised, reliable and punctual. You will ideally be a good communicator and be able to negotiate solutions that meet school and individual expectations.
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 Kylie Bishop, Manager of Corporate Services on (08) 6207 3150 or kylie.bishop@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.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
- Steps you took to clean the room or surface.
- Chemicals used on each material.
- Machinery used; and
- Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.
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/SS1031410
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 Friday, 20 March 2026
