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Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Millen Primary School
Cleaner
00023858
Level 1, $1,006.20 - $1,025.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS785592

This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023

Millen Primary School is searching for a dedicated and friendly cleaner to join their welcoming team.

To be successful for this role you will ideally have a good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. The successful applicant will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

As a Cleaner you will carry out both internal and external cleaning duties. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning of furniture and fittings, windows, toilets and dusting. External duties include rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, external windows, verandas and covered areas and cobweb removal.

You will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties as directed by the Cleaner-In-Charge.

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). 

Further information about Millen Primary School can be found by visiting millenps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Janine Leng Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9264 7600 or emailing Janine.Leng@education.wa.edu.au 

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

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.

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 and;
  • A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please address the following work related requirements (1 and 2) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each criterion:
  1. Ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines
  2. Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team. 
  • Email your completed application form and documents to Janine.Leng@education.wa.edu.au 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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 3:30pm (WST) on Friday, 2 December 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.


ATTACHMENTS: - applicant resource - applying for a cleaner, gardener or domestic position_.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- application for employment - cleaner aug20.pdf
- published jdf - generic - cleaner - schools - l1 - jan 2020.pdf


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WORK TYPE:  Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.38
LOCATION: East Victoria Park
CLOSING DATE: 2022-12-02 3:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Position Title
Cleaner

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 1, $1,006.20 - $1,025.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2021)
Location
East Victoria Park
Unit/Division
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Branch
Millen Primary School
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
00023858
Closing Date
2022-12-02 3:30 PM
Position Title
Cleaner
Branch
Millen Primary School

Location
East Victoria Park
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date
2022-12-02 3:30 PM
Salary
Level 1, $1,006.20 - $1,025.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2021)
Agency
Department of Education
Company Information
Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS785592

This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023

Millen Primary School is searching for a dedicated and friendly cleaner to join their welcoming team.

To be successful for this role you will ideally have a good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. The successful applicant will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

As a Cleaner you will carry out both internal and external cleaning duties. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning of furniture and fittings, windows, toilets and dusting. External duties include rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, external windows, verandas and covered areas and cobweb removal.

You will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties as directed by the Cleaner-In-Charge.

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). 

Further information about Millen Primary School can be found by visiting millenps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Janine Leng Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9264 7600 or emailing Janine.Leng@education.wa.edu.au 

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

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.

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 and;
  • A cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please address the following work related requirements (1 and 2) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each criterion:
  1. Ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines
  2. Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team. 
  • Email your completed application form and documents to Janine.Leng@education.wa.edu.au 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 four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 3:30pm (WST) on Friday, 2 December 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.

Attachments
- applicant resource - applying for a cleaner, gardener or domestic position_.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- application for employment - cleaner aug20.pdf
- published jdf - generic - cleaner - schools - l1 - jan 2020.pdf


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