Cleaner In Charge

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education RegionWilletton Primary SchoolCleaner in Charge00023655Level 3, $1,189.30 - $1,203.90 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS884608This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024Willetton Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an organised and dedicated Cleaner in Charge to join our school.As a Cleaner in Charge, your role includes liaising with the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) on all cleaning matters, ensuring advice and support is current, relevant and consistent with the Department’s policies, training and procedures on school cleaning. You would monitor and manage staff leave entitlement in consultation with the MCS along with conducting monthly cleaning inspections with the MCS.The successful applicant should have good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to induct, coordinate and supervise our cleaning staff.Willetton PS is a dynamic and growing Level 5 school. The school has been recognised on a number of occasions for our excellent academic results. We are an Independent Public School located in the southern Perth Suburb of Willetton. Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is in the local intake area for Willetton Senior High School and Rossmoyne Senior High School.The school has a diverse multicultural population of 650 highly motivated students, with very supportive parents and is staffed by a team of skilled, committed, and innovative teaching and non-teaching staff who provide dynamic and evolving programs to cater for the needs of their 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 Willetton Primary SchoolAdditional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor job related informationPlease contact Sarah Kelly, Manager Coroprate Services, by telephoning (08) 9376 8600or emailingApplication 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 cover letter of no more than one (1) page. Please provide one example from your past 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.

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
• Email your completed application form and documents to

before the closing date and timePlease 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 4:00pm (WST) on Thursday, 28 March 2024ALL 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.