Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS787177
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023
Can you make our school sparkle?
Burns Beach Primary School (PS) are seeking a dedicated and hardworking cleaner to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated cleaner with a passion for the role and a willingness to focus on maintaining high standards associated with cleanliness.
The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the Cleaner In Charge (CIC) with ensuring the school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department of Education policies and procedures. As a member of a newly established primary school and our highly valued maintenance team, they will take pride in being able to consistently keep our school environment a clean and hygienic place for students and staff to enjoy.
As a cleaner at Burns Beach PS, their responsibilities will include carrying out 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 to this, the successful applicant will also perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required by the CIC.
The successful applicant will ideally possess the following attributes; they will be caring; show empathy; be optimistic; self-reflective; have a sense of humour, and; be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. They successful applicant should have good attention to detail, be organised and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
At Burns Beach PS we understand the importance of every child having a strong sense of belonging and feeling safe and valued. We ensure that each and every student will be known by all staff and will feel strongly connected to their peers, their teachers, and the school environment. We provide a strong pastoral care approach that supports the social and emotional health and wellbeing of all our students.
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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
For further information about Burns Beach PS please visit burnsbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Sian Keys, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9233 6850 or emailing sian.keys@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, one being your current Line Manager.
- A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please provide one example from your past experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
- 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.
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, or
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception at 10 Watcombe Avenue, Burns Beach WA 6028 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
- Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
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 applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3.30pm (WST) on Tuesday 29 November 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.
