Cleaner In Charge

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 1 PM to 11 PM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education RegionWanneroo Primary SchoolCleaner in ChargePool Ref IPS/SS903594Level 3, $1,189.30 - $1,203.90 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS903594Appointment PoolWanneroo Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated Cleaners in Charge (CIC) for appointments to permanent, fixed term and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2025.Suitable applicants will ideally have experience with carrying out internal and external cleaning, and sound knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices and leading a team. The CIC is responsible for opening and closing the school, including arming and disarming security, conducting internal and external cleaning duties, assisting with regular cleaning inspections, inducting, training, leading and managing cleaning staff, including relief staff. The CIC is responsible for ordering and maintaining cleaning stock levels within the allocated budget.As a team leader, suitable applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are responsible for organising, motivating and supervising the cleaning team to achieve positive and productive outcomes. Suitable applicants will ideally have knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices. Additionally, they will organise vacation clean rosters and will be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which will include overseeing 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.The CIC will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, including daily handover, and respond to issues and concerns to ensure a clean and safe school environment. It is highly desirable suitable applicants be organised, reliable, punctual and should arrange relief staff when needed.Wanneroo PS is an Independent Public School situated in the North Metropolitan Education District. The school caters to 440 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has a long and positive history with its local surrounds, being established in 1899. Our strong school community works together to provide effective learning experiences for students.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).Please visit or for more information about Wanneroo Primary SchoolAdditional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor job related informationPlease contact Suzanne Tenaglia, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9306 0500 or emailingAdvertising over the holidays?During the school holiday period, please Suzanne Tenaglia, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning 0400 802 220 or emailing and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.Application InstructionsOur 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 and;

• A three (3) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school.

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 requirementsEmployees 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,12 July 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.