This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024
Canning Vale College (CVC) is an innovative Independent Public School that caters for approximately 1350 students from Years 7 to Year 12. Our College community represents a diverse range of backgrounds, experience and aspirations. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Situated 20 kilometres from Perth, the College boasts state-of-the-art facilities and offers highly competitive College Board Approved Specialist Programs in Academic Extension, Languages, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); The Arts and Performance Troupe as well as our Department of Education Approved Specialist Program in Music. The College proudly offers a diverse range of subjects and pathways to offer the best opportunities for academic achievement.
All staff a CVC staff are committed to Creating Futures, working in partnership with families and the local community to ensure all students can successfully transition to University, TAFE, further training, or employment. Students are supported by our dedicated Student Engagement and Support team, consisting of professionals such as nurses, psychologists, chaplains, and youth workers, along with external support agencies. All staff are committed to facilitating an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cvc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Cleaner you will be responsible for 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, you will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties. During vacation times, you will also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.
In this role you will ideally have 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. You should be organised, honest, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
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 Collin Carter, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9334 9000 or emailing colin.carter@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 must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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.
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/SS923381
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 Wednesday, 23 October 2024
