This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing as soon as possible.

Kulin District High School is a welcoming and community focused Independent Public School located in the rural town of Kulin, Western Australia. The school provides education from Kindergarten to Year 10 and plays an important role in the local community, supporting students from the town and surrounding farming areas. Kulin District High School values a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students, staff and families work together to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The school promotes a strong sense of community, teamwork and mutual respect, with an emphasis on personal growth, student wellbeing and lifelong learning. With a dedicated team of educators and staff, the school strives to create a safe, engaging and encouraging environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Kulin District High School takes pride in its strong community connections, positive school culture and commitment to helping students develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.kulindhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Cleaner in Charge, you will coordinate the day-to-day cleaning operations of the school while supporting a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes opening and closing the school, coordinating cleaning activities, coordinating relief cover within the cleaning team and contributing to internal, external and vacation cleaning requirements, including the maintenance of floors, carpets, windows, amenities, furniture, verandas and other school areas.

The successful applicant will ideally bring experience supervising and supporting a cleaning team, including coordinating daily workloads, providing guidance to staff and helping maintain consistent cleaning standards across the school.

Good organisation, communication and attention to detail are highly regarded, along with the ability to work collaboratively with cleaning staff and the wider school team. Experience coordinating priorities, supporting team members and identifying practical solutions to day-to-day operational needs would also be valued.

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 Megan Syred, Principal on (08) 6865 7300 or emailing Megan.Syred@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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.  

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 Megan.Syred@education.wa.edu.au; or 
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 17 Gordon Street, Kulin, WA 6365. 

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/SS1070895

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: 3.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026