This is a permanent part-time (0.31 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Mingenew Primary School (PS) is an important and cherished part of the local community. We currently have an enrolment of 83 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Mingenew is a safe and vibrant community, and our children are supported by families who are connected to our school and engaged in their children’s education. We strive to create a learning environment that is inclusive, safe and welcoming for our staff, students and families. We work hard to maintain a positive team environment and make our school a great place to come to work each day.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mingenewps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a cleaner, you will play a vital function ensuring the school is a clean, safe and hygienic environment for our staff, students, and community members.
Cleaners carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning. In addition to this, you will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning.
As a cleaner, you will also carry out vacation cleaning duties, including 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 by the Cleaner in Charge.
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 Norah Flanders, Principal on (08) 9928 2700 or emailing Norah.Flanders@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.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to Norah.Flanders@education.wa.edu.au or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 70 Phillip Street, Mingenew, WA 6522
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: SS/SS1031926
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: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 March 2026
