We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners at Ridge View Secondary College (SC) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Founded in 2019, Ridge View SC is a first-class state-of-the-art independent public school, located 45 km south of Perth in the suburb of Baldivis.
$30.28m of Stage 2 upgrades were completed at the College in 2023. This significant investment increased the capacity of the College to 1,450 students. With Stage 2 complete, the College now boasts facilities that include a performing arts theatre, an auditorium, a commercial kitchen and additional classrooms for drama, dance, music, visual art, and media. Stage 2 enhanced the College's facilities offering which already included digital technologies and business studies laboratories, a fitness centre with multipurpose courts and a science area with 10 laboratories.
Find out more about our school by visiting Ridge View Secondary College Baldivis or Schools Online
The Role
The Cleaner, under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge/Senior Cleaner in Charge, is responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, fittings, and windows, as well as handling tasks like dusting and rubbish removal. Vacation cleaning duties involve activities such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.
The Cleaner is also responsible for reporting faults, maintenance issues, and incidents to the designated supervisor while ensuring that schools are cleaned and maintained in compliance with Department and occupational safety standards.
Suitable applicants who display sound interpersonal skills, effective communication and enjoy working within an inclusive team environment will be highly regarded.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leah Heatley, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9553 0700 or leah.heatley@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you will need to:
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your 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.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS961666
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 May 2025
