Cleaner

Branch: East Beechboro Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

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

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.63

Location: Beechboro

Closing Date: 2025-11-17 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Applicant Resource - Applying for Cleaner, Gardener or Domestic Position Mar2020.pdf
• Cleaner - L1 - Mar 2023 - PUBLISHED JDF.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.63FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025.

Welcome to East Beechboro Primary School (PS).

Situated in the City of Swan, at the gateway to the picturesque Swan Valley, East Beechboro PS is a warm and welcoming place for children to learn and grow from Kindergarten to Year 6. As a highly respected Independent Public School, we proudly cater for around 370 students from a wide variety of cultural and language backgrounds, creating a rich and inclusive community.

At East Beechboro PS our caring staff and strong school community share a clear vision to provide every child with a well-rounded education that supports their emotional, social and academic development. We focus on building strong relationships and ensuring every student feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their best.

Our natural outdoor spaces are a highlight, offering children the chance to learn and play in unique environments such as our Yarning Circle, alongside other inviting play and nature areas.

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

The Role

To be successful for this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and take pride in your work. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work alone is a desirable component of this role. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have a good knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices. You will ideally assist the cleaning team as they strive to keep the school environment clean and safe in accordance with Department procedures under direction of the Cleaner-In-Charge.

As a cleaner you will 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. In addition, you 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 and other general cleaning duties.

During vacation times, you will also undertake 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 Dana Marshall, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6216 1901 or by emailing dana.marshall@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.
• A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
  • Steps you took to clean the room or surface.
  • Chemicals used on each material.
  • Machinery used; and
  • Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.

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/SS1005151

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 Monday, 17 November 2025

• Position Title Cleaner
• Agency Department of Education
• Salary Level 1, $1,191.20 - $1,210.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
• Location Beechboro
• Unit/Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
• Branch East Beechboro Primary School
• Work Type Permanent - Part Time
• Position No. 00024000
• Closing Date 2025-11-17 4:30 PM