AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS896153
This is a permanent part-time (0.31FTE) position commencing as soon as possible
Beacon Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated Cleaner – Working Alone to join their team.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education can attract the following benefits:
- District Allowance plus other miscellaneous allowances where applicable
For additional information please see relevant Agreement
About the Role
Please be aware of the locality of Beacon– approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Perth. Housing is not available with the position and would have to be sourced privately. Additionally, there is no public transport to Beacon.
As a cleaner you will be responsible for 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, you will 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 general cleaning duties. During vacation times, you will also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.
In this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, honest, reliable, punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
The Cleaner supports the Department of Education’s main objective of teaching and learning of students by ensuring that the school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department of Education procedures.
Ideally applicants would need to be available daily Monday to Friday outside of school hours to complete cleaning duties. We encourage anyone interested in this position who is unable to commit to the five days to still apply in case of a job share possibility or additional vacation cleaning hours.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring adequate cleaning products are stocked and products used remain within Department standards, specifications and regulations.
Our School
Beacon PS is a small, vibrant school located in the north-eastern Wheatbelt, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school has an experienced, enthusiastic and caring staff that are committed to providing the best learning opportunities for the children in our care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our multi-age classes offer a range of programs that enhance student learning and allow all students to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident, independent learners. Our staff strive to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students across the primary years to prepare our students to be able to make a positive contribution to society now, and in their future lives.
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).
For further information about Beacon Primary School please visit or Schools Online or download the relevant attachment below.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Petrina Poole, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Beacon, by telephoning (08) 9686 07***or emailing *************@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 three (3) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria (2 and 5) by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each work related requirement.
2. Knowledge of and ability to use cleaning equipment, including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
5. 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.
- Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception 59 Lucas St Beacon WA 6472
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 3:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 29 May 2024
PROFORMA, FAXED, POSTED, EMAILEDAND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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