Cleaner

Branch: Winterfold Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1, $1,191.20 - $1,210.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Beaconsfield

Closing Date: 2025-11-19 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• applicant resource - applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position mar2020.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf generic cleaner schools l1 mar 2023.pdf

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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Winterfold has a cosmopolitan student population containing at least 18 different nationalities all culminating to create a wonderful diversity of cultures. The school and the local community share a very healthy and harmonious relationship with all school events being well patronised by parents.

Winterfold Primary School is situated on a large site, where the students have plenty of room to play. There are four teaching blocks; a purpose built Visual Arts Centre, Performance Art Centre, library, staffroom, undercover area and an onsite child care facility. Our students have a choice of two playgrounds and a Nature Play area in addition to two large ovals.

Find out more about our school by visiting Winterfold Primary or Schools Online.

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. They will perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and rubbish removal. They will complete vacation cleaning duties, including 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 by the Cleaner-in-Charge.

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 Leanne Cross, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6274 1900 or Leanne.Cross@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:
  • Demonstrated ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team.

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/SS997976

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025