Cleaner

Branch: Grandis Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1, $1,256.20 - $1,275.80 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.58

Location: Banksia Grove

Closing Date: 2026-05-08 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
• jdf - generic - cleaner - schools - l1 - mar 2023.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.58FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026.

Grandis Primary School (PS) is a professional learning community committed to ensuring every student develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to thrive as confident, capable learners and active members of the community. Our school works closely with the local community to establish and build positive relationships, and we are proud of our reputation as a school of choice in Banksia Grove. The school has a strong and proactive School Board and P&C. These groups provide our community with input into the direction that the school will take as we continue to grow and move forward. The school has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy and provides specialist programs that cover; Physical Education, Health, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Indonesian is taught to students in Years 3 to 6 through the Ketawa program.

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

The Role

The Cleaner, under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge, is responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, fittings, and windows, as well as handling tasks like dusting and rubbish removal. Vacation cleaning duties involve activities such as shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.

The Cleaner is also responsible for reporting faults, maintenance issues, and incidents to the designated supervisor while ensuring that schools are cleaned and maintained in compliance with Department and occupational safety standards.

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 Linda Cockman, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9233 6500 or by emailing linda.cockman@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/SS1038108

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 Friday, 8 May 2026