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We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaner’s 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 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Comet Bay College has been a Department of Education and Training endorsed Gifted and Talented Academic Program school since 2007, providing a tailored, highly stimulating and challenging program to all selected students. The college also offers students extension through Drama, Dance, Music and Art as well as having a fully accredited Specialist Australian Rules Football Program with direct links to the Fremantle Dockers and Peel Thunder.
Comet Bay College is a modern state of the art educational facility catering for students in Year 7 to Year 12. The college is situated in Secret Harbour a coastal community 64 kilometres from Perth and draws students from its partner primary schools located in the Golden Bay, Secret Harbour and Singleton areas.
The Role
Suitable applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, and rubbish removal and other general cleaning.
You will ideally perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and removal of cobwebs. You will ideally also be required to complete vacation cleaning duties including the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas, and other duties as required by the Cleaner in Charge or Line Manager.
You should have good attention to detail and be able to work well on your own. Being part of a team and assisting the other members of the cleaning team when required is important to the role to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, honest, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and secure cleaning procedures.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Tarr, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning or emailing
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.
Eligibility
To work with us, you will need to:
- 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.
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.
- In a one (1) page cover letter, share with us how your skills and experiences match this role.
Step 2: Submit your application. Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
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