Cleaner - Working Alone

This is a permanent part-time (0.25 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible

Cadoux Primary School (PS) has been educating the local community since 1933. We work closely with families and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment. Our staff focus on effective teaching, innovative learning opportunities, and the meaningful use of technology to help every student reach their potential.

We remain committed to our vision of Learning, Nurturing and Success.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

The Cleaner - Working Alone will take pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department procedure to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors to the school. They will organise and order stock and equipment as well as manage hazardous materials and the Material Safety Data Sheet.

The Cleaner - Working Alone is 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 should ideally have strong interpersonal and team motivational skills and be happy to receive and carry out instructions as required. As a Cleaner - Working Alone, you should be well organised and have good record keeping skills.

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 Vickie Applegate, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9673 06***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. 
•  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. 

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: SS/SS1060844

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, 14 August 2026