Cleaner in Charge

Branch: Harvey Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $1,254.30 - $1,268.90 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.65

Location: Harvey

Closing Date: 2025-11-20 4:30 PM

This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.65 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

'Care, Inspire, Grow' is the motto of our school and is the common theme that we attempt to follow in all our dealings with our work, our environment and the relationships within our school. We enjoy a close sense of community, attractive grounds and academic success in our school. Harvey Primary School (PS) proudly offers all its staff and students a safe, inspiring and creative learning environment which provides unique opportunities. Each and every child is encouraged to realise their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally.

Harvey PS sits in the centre of the town and has a long and rich history, dating back to 1899. The timber classroom, built in 1901, remains on the school site to this day. Harvey is a town located in the South West of Western Australia, 140 kilometres south of the capital, Perth. Near a magnificent coastline, It is known for its dairy and cattle industries, as well as oranges and, as part of the Geographe Wine Region, award winning wineries.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.harveyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Cleaner in Charge, you would be responsible for the organising and supervising of school cleaning staff and liaising with the relevant manager on cleaning matters. You will be responsible for undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas as well as ordering and maintaining stock and equipment. You should be able to organise and supervise staff and have knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

You will ideally be a highly motivated and a proactive person who takes pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace, in order to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors to the school.

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 Lisa Hersey, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9782 3200 or emailing Lisa.Hesey@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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.

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.
• Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria:
  1. Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
  2. Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
  3. Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning.
  4. Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
  5. Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

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/SS1007153

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 November 2025