Cleaner In Charge

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS868172

This is a permanent part-time (0.76fte) position commencing Term 1, 2024

Can you make our School sparkle? Then we want you 

Ocean Road Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a Cleaner in Charge (CIC) to join their friendly team.

The CIC is responsible for inducting, training, leading, and managing cleaning staff including relief staff; monitoring and ordering stock supplies within your budget; maintenance and stocktake of cleaning equipment; undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas; opening and locking the college, including setting the security alarm system; and conducting twice daily hand over with the Manager Corporate Services.

Ocean Road PS caters for over 670 students from broad ranging socio-economic backgrounds. We are committed to developing an environment where all children develop the skill and the will to access and apply knowledge enabling them to become effective citizens in our ever-changing world.
We assemble in this special place to celebrate our learning journey together. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land upon which we learn, the Bindjareb people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders of the past, present and future and acknowledge their spiritual connection to country.
Our core values of respect, responsibility, resilience and kindness: and our dedication to 'Put Children First' underpins everything we do. The health and well-being of staff and students is paramount. 

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):

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
• Experience in school or commercial cleaning.
• Experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

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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 and;

1. A cover letter of no more than four (4) pages. Please provide one example from your past experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
   1. steps you took to clean the room or surface
   2. chemicals used on each material
   3. machinery used; and
   4. action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.

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 

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 41***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 and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
• 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 4:30pm (WST) on Friday, 16 February 2024

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.