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Cleaner In Charge

Tuart Forest Primary School Dalyellup, WA (Western Australia)

Job Description

Independent Public School – Southwest Education Region Tuart Forest Primary School Cleaner in Charge 00033326 Level 3, $1, – $1, (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811790

This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 2, 2023

Tuart Forest Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated Cleaner In Charge to join their team

About the Role

The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school, carry 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 items of general cleaning. They 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, general cleaning, and other such duties as required. Additionally, they will be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which will include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff, as they will work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. In addition, the Cleaner In Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns. They will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources.

About the school

At Tuart Forest PS, it is our goal to ensure that every child has an outstanding education resulting in a high Literacy and Numeracy competency. Our mission, Building Strong Foundations for Every Student, Every Day signifies our determination for all students to be successful. As a school that prides itself on meeting the needs of every child, we aim to achieve the twin goals of excellence and equity. We provide opportunities that extend and challenge every child to achieve the highest possible standards and their personal best.

The critical importance of the early years of a child’s life to their future educational success is well known. At Tuart Forest PS, we want every child to have the best start to school, and to master the foundation literacy and numeracy skills, as well as the personal and social capabilities, required for later years of schooling. At Tuart Forest PS, we are innovators in public school education. As students’ progress through school, it is important to ensure they develop essential skills, knowledge and understandings in a range of disciplines.

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 for more information about Tuart Forest Primary School

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

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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.
  • A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria (1 and 2) 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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

    Eligibility and Training requirements

    Employees will be required to:

  • Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
  • Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
  • Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
  • And complete the Department’s:

  • Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
  • Induction program within three months of commencement
  • Online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement
  • Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable
  • Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy and;
  • Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
  • 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: 30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 5 April 2023

    APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

    PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

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    WORK TYPE:  Permanent – Part Time FTE:  LOCATION:  Dalyellup CLOSING DATE:  2023-04-05 4:30 PM
    (YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Cleaner in Charge Agency Department of Education Salary Location Dalyellup Unit/Division Independent Public School – Southwest Education Region Branch Tuart Forest Primary School Work Type Permanent – Part Time Position No. 00033326 Closing Date Position Title Cleaner in Charge Branch Tuart Forest Primary School Location Dalyellup Work Type Permanent – Part Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

    Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811790

    This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 2, 2023

    Tuart Forest Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated Cleaner In Charge to join their team

    About the Role

    The Cleaner In Charge is responsible for opening/closing the school, carry 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 items of general cleaning. They 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, general cleaning, and other such duties as required. Additionally, they will be required to complete vacation cleaning duties, which will include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required.

    The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff, as they will work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services. In addition, the Cleaner In Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns. They will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies and stocktake of cleaning resources.

    About the school

    At Tuart Forest PS, it is our goal to ensure that every child has an outstanding education resulting in a high Literacy and Numeracy competency. Our mission, Building Strong Foundations for Every Student, Every Day signifies our determination for all students to be successful. As a school that prides itself on meeting the needs of every child, we aim to achieve the twin goals of excellence and equity. We provide opportunities that extend and challenge every child to achieve the highest possible standards and their personal best.

    The critical importance of the early years of a child’s life to their future educational success is well known. At Tuart Forest PS, we want every child to have the best start to school, and to master the foundation literacy and numeracy skills, as well as the personal and social capabilities, required for later years of schooling. At Tuart Forest PS, we are innovators in public school education. As students’ progress through school, it is important to ensure they develop essential skills, knowledge and understandings in a range of disciplines.

    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 for more information about Tuart Forest Primary School

    Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

    For further job related information

    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.
  • A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria (1 and 2) 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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

    Eligibility and Training requirements

    Employees will be required to:

  • Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
  • Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
  • Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
  • And complete the Department’s:

  • Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
  • Induction program within three months of commencement
  • Online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement
  • Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable
  • Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy and;
  • Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
  • 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: 30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 5 April 2023

    APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

    PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

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