This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Warwick Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Ideally situated, it is a school with a strong tradition of academic excellence. The school provides a mix of traditional and innovative programs. It offers courses leading to tertiary studies,Technical and Further Education (TAFE) traineeships and apprenticeships and the workplace. Warwick's specialist programs include Department of Education Approved Netball and Australian Rules Football, school based Academic Excellence, Dance Elite and Music, as well as several vocational education and training Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates
Warwick SHS is a school that strives for academic excellence through building the capacity of staff within a culture of support and by creating a learning environment where students can aspire, learn and grow. We encourage staff to share knowledge, and a culture of reflection and self-improvement is promoted amongst our staff through our Instructional Model and Professional Learning Communities.
We endeavour to develop a welcoming environment. Cooperation, consideration and respect of all people, as well as for the physical environment, are central to the achievement of this aim. As a small, caring school, we can meet the needs of a wide range of students through our strong pastoral care system, which is managed by a dedicated and experienced student services team (including a psychologist, learning support coordinator, student wellbeing officer and school nurse).
Find out more about our school by visiting www.warwickshs.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 (MCS). The successful applicant will have good attention to detail and will and record and respond all issues and concerns to the MCS. As the Cleaner in Charge, you would be organised, reliable and punctual. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleaner’s time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources.
You will undertake induction training for new staff and monthly cleaning inspections. During the vacation periods in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services you will develop a vacation clean timetable with various cleaning duties, such as pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas, and other duties as outlined in the Fundamentals of Cleaning Guidelines.
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 Sharmila Shetty, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9345 6430 or sharmila.parkar@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/SS1032394
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, 30 March 2026
