Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS625232
This is a permanent part-time (0.82FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2020
Do you have a strong attention to detail?
Banksia Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team.
This position also offers the possibility of a job share arrangement for two suitable applicants who are prepared to work collaboratively.
The successful applicant will play a vital function ensuring the school is clean and provides a safe and hygienic environment for our staff, students and community members. In this role applicants should have effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as alongside the Cleaner in Charge. As a Cleaner, you 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 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.
Banksia Grove (PS) is a modern purpose built school that services the rapidly growing suburb or Banksia Grove, which is located about 8km east of Joondalup, Perth, Western Australia.
Our school's purpose is to develop in all students the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for a balanced education within a caring environment and to create a school environment dedicated to preparing students to be competitive in the global community of the 21st Century.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
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.
For further information about Banksia Grove Primary School please visit www.banksiagroveprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact David Hall, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9233 6333 or emailing david.hall2@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Simply select from one of the following options:
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You will be asked to complete a series of questions which will become your online application. It is recommended you allow enough time to complete this process. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document.
- Visit the school during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 3pm) to use a school computer, with technical support available from school-based staff.
- Telephone David Hall, Principal, on (08) 9233 6333 during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 30am and 3pm) to answer a series of questions over the phone, or request an application form.
Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 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
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- Complete the Department’s online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement
- Complete Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable
- Complete any other training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- Complete the Department’s 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 3.30pm (WST) on Friday, 27 March 2020
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED