This is a permanent part-time (0.34FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Winthrop Primary School is committed to providing an inclusive, stimulating, and innovative learning environment in which all students are supported to strive for excellence and to achieve their potential. We embrace a culture of ongoing improvement and look forward to our student's future successes in an environment where children 'learn and grow together'.
Our goal is to create a school that has safe, positive learning environments where students are engaged and successful. We strive to develop a culture in which every student experiences a sense of belonging to the school community, of being known and understood as an individual, and of staff who care about each student's overall progress and wellbeing. School-wide expectations through our Positive Behaviour Support Matrix encompass the values of: Responsibility, Achievement, Respect and Care.
Find out more about our school by visiting winthropps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for 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. In addition, you 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 and other general cleaning duties. During vacation times, you will also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.
In this role the successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, reliable, and punctual and 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 Stephanie Cotton, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9312 4950 or emailing stephanie.cotton@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/SS1035476
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, 01 April 2026
