Cleaner In Charge

This is a permanent part-time (0.38FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Burrendah Primary School, in Willetton, caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school reflects our aspiration to see our students achieve to the best of their ability, by providing a supportive learning environment.

We celebrate cultural diversity, providing a comprehensive support program for students who are learning Standard Australian English as over half of our student population speak English as a second language.

Our Positive Behaviour Support program 'Growing the Burrendah Way' is becoming established in our school through our Behaviour Expectations; Respect, Responsibility, Resiliency and Reach.

Our school is well respected within the local community. We share a close working relationship with Willetton Senior High School and Castlereagh School, with the three schools being within one precinct area.

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

The Role

The Cleaner in Charge would be responsible for organising and supervising the school cleaning staff including the relief for staff on leave, rosters and highlighting issues and concerns on behalf of cleaners, they will manage cleaners time books and organise on the job training of new and current cleaning staff. They will work as a team with school staff including the gardener and manage staff performance in consultation 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. The successful applicant should be reliable and trustworthy, have good interpersonal and team motivational skills and be happy to receive and carry out instructions as required. The successful applicant will be responsible for making online purchases and completing appropriate financial documentation, together with keeping within the prescribed budget.

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 Samantha Reynolds, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9266 62***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 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. 
• Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement. 
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at Pinetree Gully Road Willetton WA 6155 (enter the school from Castlereagh Close during business hours)

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063530

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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 3.00pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 September 2026