This is a permanent part-time (0.56FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024
Clarkson Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school provides evidence based learning programs (John Hattie's Visible Learning), promotes community participation and develops a supportive and nurturing school environment for students, parents and staff.
Clarkson PS celebrates a rich cultural diversity with a high proportion of our students from language backgrounds other than English. Approximately 19% of our students are of Indigenous origin and many from countries such as the UK, New Zealand and Asia.
Find out more about our school by visiting clarksonprimaryschool.com.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, sinks, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting and rubbish removal. You will perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and rubbish removal. You will complete vacation cleaning duties, including the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required by the Cleaner-in-Charge.
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, including work safe procedures, safety data sheets (SDS), PPE, safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices. Experience working with hazardous substances, cleaning toilets, hard floors and carpets, backpack vacuums and polishers is preferred as well as knowledge of the practical application of SDS is preferred.
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 Denise Shackleton, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6207 5200 or emailing denise.shackleton@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.
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/SS910909
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 August 2024
