This is a permanent part-time (0.25FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
This position requires working two hours each day, either in the morning or afternoon. We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and join our friendly team.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) provides educational support and services with schools, for students with extreme, complex, and challenging behaviours across a K-12 context. SSEN:BE is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under Statewide Services (SWS). We are one of 7 Specialist Schools forming part of the Service Delivery pillar.
Find out more about our school by visiting SSENBE | With Schools for Students or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will carry out the cleaning of allocated internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fitting, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, emptying rubbish containers into the waste disposal system, opening and locking the school, setting the security alarm system, and other items of general cleaning. In addition to this, you would also carry out external cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties to give the school hygiene a high priority.
The successful applicant should liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters and may conduct monthly cleaning inspections with the School Officer. The successful applicant will record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communications book and maintain the school environment in accordance with Department procedures.
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 Denise Warse, School Officer, on (08) 9968 1750 or Denise.Warse@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 maintaining grounds and gardens. Include:
- 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.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to Denise.Warse@education.wa.edu.au or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 92-96 Kenny Crescent, Rangeway WA 6530
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/SS1038477
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 Wednesday, 06 May 2026
