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Department Of Education WaSee more

addressAddressDerby, WA
type Form of workFull time, Contract, Permanent
CategoryArts & Media

Job description


Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS887720

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024

“Diligence, Courage and Strength'

Derby District High School (DHS) is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of Cleaner in Charge.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:

  • Travel Concession
  • Air-conditioning subsidy
  • District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable

For additional information please see relevant Agreement

As a team leader, the successful applicant will ideally have good communication and interpersonal skills. You will inspire and lead a team of cleaning staff to ensure the school environment is maintained in accordance with Department of Education policies and procedures. You should have a sound knowledge of cleaning equipment, products and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

You will also provide on the job induction training for all new cleaning staff, conduct monthly cleaning inspections as well as record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communications book. You will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters and be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies, the ongoing management of the site ChemAlert program and stocktake of cleaning resources.

The successful applicant will be responsible for closing the school, including setting the security alarm system, carrying 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 general cleaning. You will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and removal of cobwebs.

Additionally, you will be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which may include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required.

Derby DHS is located in attractive and well-maintained grounds and surroundings and is currently undergoing a substantial building program. With an enrolment of over 600 students, it provides an education program for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park.

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).

Please visit Schools Online for more information about Derby District High School.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Kellie Randall, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Derby, by telephoning (08) 919330***or **************@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holiday period, please contact Kellie Randall on 0439 925 *** or **************@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.

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 and;
  • A cover letter of no more than three (3) page Please address selection criteria two and three (2 and 3) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each work related requirement.

You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

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

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.
  • Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 10 Anderson Street, Derby before the closing date and time.

The application form for emailed and hand delivered applications can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement.

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;
  • 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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 3.00pm (WST) on Friday, 26 April 2024

PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Refer code: 1988192. Department Of Education Wa - The previous day - 2024-04-07 19:55

Department Of Education Wa

Derby, WA
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