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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Eastern Hills Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public-School catering for young people in Year 7 to Year 12. Our vision is to offer students a caring, progressive and meaningful learning environment that enhances their self-confidence, and promotes an interest in life-long learning and achievement.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures. The duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other items of general cleaning.

In addition to this, suitable applicants will ideally, carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required by the Cleaner-in-Charge. Vacation cleaning duties will also to be completed and include shampooing carpets and pressure cleaning various areas.

To be suitable for this role you will ideally have strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain Department cleaning standards. You should ideally work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally, be organised, honest, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.

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 Elecia Parsonson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9573 0300 or by emailing Elecia.Parsonson@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.
• 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.
• Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
• Email your application form and documents to Sandra.myles@education.wa.edu.au; or
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at Lot 289, Keane Street East, Mount Helena, WA 6073.

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/SS1005516

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025

Attachments

• applicant resource - applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position mar2020.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• application for employment - cleaner july24.pdf
• published jdf - generic - cleaner - schools - l1 - mar 2023 (1).pdf

• Branch: Eastern Hills Senior High 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: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• FTE: 0.1-1.0
• Location: Mount Helena
• Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:30 PM