Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS770384
This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2022
Ellenbrook Primary School (PS) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cleaner to join their friendly team.
We are looking for a hardworking and efficient applicant to join our school staff. The successful applicant will ideally provide and maintain a clean, COVID-safe, welcoming, and hygienic learning environment throughout the school.
As a Cleaner, you will be required to carry out internal and external cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures which include the safe use of chemicals. The duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other general cleaning including the accurate use of chemicals required for specific tasks. Vacation cleaning duties will need to be completed and include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, shampooing of carpets and pressure cleaning of various areas.
The successful applicant will ideally have effective communication skills for reading cleaning product instructions and to help develop and maintain good working relationships with school staff. The ability to operate a backpack blower is highly desirable as well as being able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ellenbrook PS is in a rapidly growing suburb on the north-east edge of the Perth metropolitan region. The school believes that as a school community our children will have equal opportunity to reach their full potential according to their individual needs and the needs of a changing society.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
- Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
- Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Ellenbrook Primary School please visit ellenbrookps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Danielle Lloyd, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9297 7300 or emailing Danielle.Lloyd@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
- A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current Line Manager;
- A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school; and
- A completed application form. The application form can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement. Please only complete the application form if you are not submitting your application online.
To submit your application:
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your CV and any other supporting documents;
- Email your completed application form and documents to Danielle.Lloyd@education.wa.edu.au before the closing date and time; or
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception, 65 Fortescue Place, Ellenbrook, WA 6069, before the closing date and time.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
And complete the Department’s:
- Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- Induction program within three months of commencement
- Online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement
- Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable
- Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy and;
- Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:00pm (WST) on Monday, 12 September 2022.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
