Cleaner in Charge

Cleaner in Charge


Company
Department of Education, Western Australia
Location
Safety Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
This is a permanent part-time (0.3FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026Malibu School is an education support K to 12 school located in Safety Bay as a part of the South Metropolitan Education Region for students with intellectual disability, physical disability, sensory impairments (vision and hearing), challenging behaviours and/or autistic spectrum disorders.Malibu School has a strong reputation for providing a high quality education for students whose needs are high and complex. Our specialist staff and programs provide a supportive and engaging environment in which students aim for a 'Future Without Limits'. Grounds and office staff, education assistants and social trainers, teachers and leadership teams make up a strong community committed to providing individualised, challenging and rewarding learning experiences that are responsive to students' unique learning needs.Find out more about our school by visiting malibuschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .The RoleThe Cleaner in Charge is responsible for inducting, training, leading, and managing cleaning staff including relief staff; monitoring and ordering stock supplies within your budget; maintenance and stocktake of cleaning equipment; undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas; opening and locking the college, including setting the security alarm system and conducting twice daily hand over with the Manager Corporate Services.The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well with others to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual. The successful applicant should work well both individually and as part of a team 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 Denise Lee, Manager of Corporate Services or Lisa Law, Business Support Officer, on (08) 9527 9009 or emailing [email protected] .During the school holidays, please contact Denise Lee on 0432 754 521.Equity and DiversityWe 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.EligibilityTo 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 InstructionsOur 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 good interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff. Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning. Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals. Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines 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 [email protected] ; or Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 104 Georgetown Drive, Safety Bay, WA 6169 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/SS1029039Suitable 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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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