Cleaner in Charge

This is a permanent part-time (0.38 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026

Nestled in the heart of Boyup Brook, a picturesque town in Western Australia's Southwest, Boyup Brook District High School (DHS) benefits from its idyllic surroundings and strong community spirit. Known as the 'Country Music Capital' of WA, Boyup Brook offers a unique blend of rural charm, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. The Blackwood River, sprawling farmland, and rich biodiversity provide a stunning backdrop for both learning and living, creating a community-focused environment where families thrive.

Our school is uniquely situated across two sites, with the primary school and high school located 600 metres apart. This setup allows us to provide a tailored and seamless learning experience for students across all year levels, from Kindergarten to Year 10, while fostering a close-knit and supportive school community.

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

The Role

Boyup Brook DHS is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cleaner In Charge to join our friendly team and help make a difference every day to our students, staff and community.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the organising and supervising of school cleaning staff, including arranging relief staff, job inductions for new staff, and liaising with the relevant line manager on cleaning matters. You will work as part of a team to maintain a clean and hygienic environment and to ensure all cleaning duties are organised and regularly carried out. You will also be responsible for highlighting issues and concerns on behalf of Cleaners and respond to issues raised by other school staff. You will ideally have sound knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices to ensure the facilities are kept to the highest standard of cleanliness and safety.

As a Cleaner In Charge, you would open and/or close 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. You would 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, other general cleaning and other such duties as required.

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 Suzanne Goulding, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9765 0000 or emailing Suzanne.Goulding@education.wa.edu.au.

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.
• 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.

Apply Directly to the School:

• Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
• Email your application form and documents to Suzanne.Goulding@education.wa.edu.au; or
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 77 Barron Street, Boyup Brook, WA 6244.

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.