Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained learning environments for students?
The Department of Education is seeking applications from people interested in opportunities supporting Western Australian public schools through cleaning, gardening and grounds maintenance roles.
Cleaners and Gardeners play an important role in ensuring school environments are clean, safe, attractive and ready for teaching and learning every day.
Opportunities may include:
- Cleaner
- Cleaner - Working Alone
- Assistant Cleaner in Charge
- Cleaner in Charge
- Senior Cleaner in Charge
- Assistant Gardener/Handyperson
- Gardener/Handyperson
- Senior Gardener/Handyperson
- Horticulturist
Appointments may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Acceptance to the Employment Register does not guarantee employment.
Work with us
Western Australian public schools provide safe, welcoming and inclusive environments where students can learn and thrive.
Cleaners and Gardeners play an essential role in supporting schools by maintaining clean, safe and attractive learning environments for students, staff and visitors.
The Department offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible employment opportunities across a variety of school settings
- attractive allowances and incentives in many regional locations
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- generous leave entitlements
- 12% employer contributed superannuation
- access to professional learning and development opportunities.
Who can apply
Applications are encouraged from people who:
- take pride in maintaining clean and safe environments
- enjoy practical and hands-on work
- can work independently and as part of a team
- have experience in cleaning, gardening, grounds maintenance or facility services
- are interested in opportunities across metropolitan, regional or remote schools.
Some roles may require
- experience operating gardening or grounds maintenance equipment
- knowledge of safe work practices and manual handling
- chemical handling or cleaning experience
How the Employment Register works
You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding opportunities that align with your experience and location preferences.
If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.
Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.
Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.
You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.
How to apply
Select Apply for Job at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and complete the online application form.
Your application should include:
- CV/Resume
- Identification, provide one of the following:
- birth certificate
- current passport
- change of name documentation
- marriage certificate.
- Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
- Provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia, such as:
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship documentation; or
- your overseas passport and a copy of your visa information from Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO).
- Qualifications and/or certificates of any relevant qualifications or licences, such as:
- cleaning qualifications or training
- horticulture, gardening or landscaping
- chemical handling
- first aid
- current driver's licence.
When completing your application, you will be asked to select preferred work locations, work types or areas of interest. Please only nominate opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.
Eligibility to work
If you receive an appointment from this Employment Register, you will be required to:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights
- obtain a valid Working With Children (WWC) card before you start employment
- 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.
- Complete any induction or training requirements relevant to the role
Contact us
Central Recruitment Team
Department of Education WA
(08) 9264 5083 | cprecruitment@education.wa.edu.au
All applications must be submitted online. Emailed and hard copy applications are not accepted.
