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, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Located in the suburb of Secret Harbour approximately 55 kilometres south of the city of Perth, Comet Bay Primary School (PS) is at the heart of a thriving beachside community alongside the beautiful Indian Ocean.

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

The Role

The role of cleaner is to perform both internal and external cleaning duties. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning of furniture and fittings, windows, toilets and dusting. External duties include rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, external windows, verandas and covered areas and cobweb removal. Cleaners also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing and pressure cleaning various areas.

Suitable applicants should have good communication and interpersonal skills. You should have good attention to detail and be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, 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 Deb Smith, Business Support Officer on (08) 9523 90***or emailing *************@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.  
• 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. 

Apply Directly to the School: 

• Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement. 
• Email your application form and documents to *************@education.wa.edu.au; or 
• Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 85 Miltona Drive, Secret Harbour, WA 6173

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/SS1060850

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

Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 11 August 2026