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North Metropolitan Education Region
Swan View Primary School
Cleaner
00008250
Level 1, $1,066.20 - $1,085.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS731897

Swan View Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint 2 hardworking Cleaners to join their friendly Team for Term 1, 2023

We currently have the following positions available

  • 2 x - permanent part-time (0.28FTE and 0.38FTE) positions

The successful applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures. The duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other items of general cleaning.

In addition to this, successful applicants will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required by the Cleaner In Charge.

The successful applicants will ideally be friendly, welcoming, and able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should have good attention to detail, be organised and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices. It will also be your responsibility to report all faults, maintenance (including graffiti), incidents and issues to 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).

For further information about Swan View PS please visit swanview.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For further job related information:

Please contact Vanya Thomas, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9257 0400 or emailing Vanya.Thomas@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Vanya Thomas on 0439 877 017 or Vanya.Thomas@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.

Application Instructions

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

Your application should include:

  1. 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.
  2. A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school as follows;
    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

 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
  • Email your completed application form and documents to Vanya.Thomas@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 4:00pm (WST) on Friday, 03 February 2023

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 cleaner, gardener or domestic position.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- jdf - cleaner - schools - level 1.pdf


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WORK TYPE:  Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.28
LOCATION: Swan View
CLOSING DATE: 2023-02-03 4:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Position Title
Cleaner

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 1, $1,066.20 - $1,085.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Location
Swan View
Unit/Division
North Metropolitan Education Region
Branch
Swan View Primary School
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
00008250
Closing Date
2023-02-03 4:00 PM
Position Title
Cleaner
Branch
Swan View Primary School

Location
Swan View
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date
2023-02-03 4:00 PM
Salary
Level 1, $1,066.20 - $1,085.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Agency
Department of Education
Company Information
Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS731897

Swan View Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint 2 hardworking Cleaners to join their friendly Team for Term 1, 2023

We currently have the following positions available

  • 2 x - permanent part-time (0.28FTE and 0.38FTE) positions

The successful applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures. The duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other items of general cleaning.

In addition to this, successful applicants will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required by the Cleaner In Charge.

The successful applicants will ideally be friendly, welcoming, and able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should have good attention to detail, be organised and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices. It will also be your responsibility to report all faults, maintenance (including graffiti), incidents and issues to 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).

For further information about Swan View PS please visit swanview.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For further job related information:

Please contact Vanya Thomas, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9257 0400 or emailing Vanya.Thomas@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Vanya Thomas on 0439 877 017 or Vanya.Thomas@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.

Application Instructions

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

Your application should include:

  1. 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.
  2. A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school as follows;
    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

 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
  • Email your completed application form and documents to Vanya.Thomas@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 4:00pm (WST) on Friday, 03 February 2023

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 cleaner, gardener or domestic position.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- jdf - cleaner - schools - level 1.pdf


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