Domestic - Kitchenhand

Branch: WA College of Agriculture - Narrogin

Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region

Salary: Level 1, $1,086.50 - $1,105.70 per week (pro-rata) (AWU (WAPS) GA 2021)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Narrogin

Closing Date: 2025-10-29 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• applicant resource - applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - domestic - wa college of agriculture - l1 - mar 2021.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025

Are you passionate about agriculture and supporting regional youth? At the Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) – Narrogin, we are recognised for our collaborative, student-centred approach.

WACoA - Narrogin is a leading coeducational residential college with a dedication to student learning and well-being. Established in 1906, Narrogin is the oldest agricultural college in the state and consistently ranks in the Top Public Schools for Vocational Education and Training. Students in years 10 to 12 enrol from across the state, and the majority board on site.

The College is located approximately eight kilometres west of the family friendly regional centre of Narrogin in the Wheatbelt. The facilities are situated on a beautiful 1,404 hectare commercial farm, supporting both mixed cropping and livestock, along with extensive industry standard trades facilities. We run commercial merino sheep, a Suffolk stud, black angus cattle and a free-range commercial egg production enterprise. We also manage an on-site abattoir and butchery.

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

The Role

WACoA – Narrogin is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Domestic – Kitchenhand to join their friendly and dynamic team.

The successful applicant will undertake general cleaning, catering or laundry duties across the College and Residential Boarding facilities, ensuring that a high standard of health, safety and hygiene is maintained. Duties will be concentrated in the general cleaning area, however, the successful applicant may be required to assist across all areas as needs arise. The successful applicant will promptly report equipment and facilities faults whilst undertaking other related duties, as requested.

The successful applicant will ideally be able to work supervised and unsupervised, perform to a high standard of health, safety and hygiene within their work and work unassisted and also within a team.

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 Heather Rae, on (08) 9881 9700 or emailing Heather.rae@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

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to a busy schedule.
  2. Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
  3. Demonstrated ability to use all cleaning equipment supplied to colleges, including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
  4. Demonstrated ability to carry out laundry or cleaning or catering duties, including the safe operation of cleaning or laundry or kitchen equipment and appliances.

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/SS998679

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 Wednesday, 29 October 2025