Assistant Cleaner in Charge

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Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Dalyellup College
Assistant Cleaner in Charge
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Level 2, $1,094.80 - $1,112.60 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS883447
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Dalyellup College is seeking a dedicated Assistant Cleaner In Charge to join their team.
About the Role
In collaboration with the Manager Corporate Services and Cleaner in Charge, you will be required to undertake cleaning duties within the college. Flexibility will be essential as job roles may develop and change as the college grows.
We are looking for a team player to work collaboratively with all staff as part of a whole college community. Successful applicants will ideally have good interpersonal and communications skills. The successful applicant will ideally possess good attention to detail to ensure a clean and safe college environment. You will ideally be organised and have an excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant will be required to carry out 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 to this, you would 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 such duties as required by the Cleaner-In-Charge. You will also assist and support the Cleaner in Charge with duties including coordination of staff tasks, induction training for new staff, opening and locking the college including security setting and monthly cleaning inspections. During the vacation periods you will complete various cleaning duties, such as pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas, and other duties outlined in the Fundamentals of Cleaning Guidelines.
About the school
Dalyellup College features contemporary, state-of-the-art facilities, located in the community of Dalyellup on the outskirts of Bunbury in the Capel Shire. It is an Independent Public School catering for approximately 700 secondary students from Year 7 to 12. The community of Dalyellup (‘a village in the forest by the sea’) is growing, with new land and homes being built. The College forms part of an Independent Public Schools Cluster together with Dalyellup Primary School, Tuart Forest Primary School and Capel Primary School.
Dalyellup College has a vision to develop confident, informed and active global citizens through the delivery of high quality teaching and learning opportunities in a range of educational pathways that support student needs and interests. The College is a Positive Behaviour School and, through the practice and use of our values, promotes student development in respect, responsibility and resilience. This has been successful in building a safe and harmonious school culture and community.
All staff conduct an important role in advocating the College values and supporting positive student behaviours. We are seeking individuals who inspires passion for learning in others and enjoys a real sense of achievement.
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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
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For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Eileen Annandale, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Dalyellup by telephoning (08) 9797 9200 or emailing Eileen.annandale@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
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.;

• A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, detailing your experience in the context of the role and business needs of the school.

You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements: * Ability to recognise and interpret 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.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in the safe use and storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Initiative and good organisational skills.

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.

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;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

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 4:30pm (WST) on Friday, 22 March 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.