Cleaner

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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region. Australind SHS is the largest Independent Public School in the South West region of Western Australia. We are also one of the most successful, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.

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

The Role

Australind SHS is seeking to appoint an energetic and motivated individuals to fill the role of upcoming Cleaner roles and join their friendly team.

Suitable applicants will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. Additionally, they will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

Cleaners at Australind SHS carry out both internal and external cleaning duties. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning of furniture and fittings, windows, toilets and dusting. External duties include rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, external windows, verandas and covered areas and cobweb removal. You will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties as directed 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 Jennifer Mezger, Cleaner in Charge on (08)9797 4400 or emailing jennifer.mezger@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 must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• 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.

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 jessica.inman@education.wa.edu.au; or
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 12 Break O’Day Drive, AUSTRALIND WA 6233

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/SS1010116

The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025

• Branch: Australind Senior High School
• Division: Independent Public School - Southwest 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: Australind
• Closing Date: 2025-12-01 3:30 PM