Overview
Division:
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary:
Level 1, $1,191.20 - $1,210.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Work Type:
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
School Description
East Hamersley Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School driven by a collaborative professional learning culture of high quality teaching and learning, positive school environment and strong community partnerships and engagement.
Established in 1979, we provide a range of evidenced based programs for students from Kindergarten to Year Six.
We are a high performing school committed to providing a safe and caring environment which is inclusive and celebrates our rich diversity.
With a beautiful setting surrounded by leafy trees, open grounds, friendly students and quality staff we recognise the guardianship of the traditional owners of the land which upon our school has been established, the Mooro people on Wadjak Noongar country.
The Role
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.
You will ideally have good attention to detail and 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, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.
Selection and Eligibility
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Eligibility
obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
CV/Resume
detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
A cover letter with one example from your 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.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
Click 'Apply for Job' and complete the online application.
Have your documents ready to attach.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS998077
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 October 2025
Position Details
Position Title: Cleaner
Agency: Department of Education
Salary Level: Level 1, $1,191.20 - $1,210.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Location: Hamersley
Unit/Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Branch: East Hamersley Primary School
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No.
: Pool Ref IPS/SS998077
Closing Date: 2025-10-17 4:30 PM
Note:
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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