Cleaner

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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Carine Senior High School (SHS) is a co-educational secondary school, located in the North-West suburbs of Perth close to the ocean and approximately 15 kilometres from the city centre. We are an Independent Public School catering for over 1450 students in Years 7 to 12 on a well-equipped, beautifully landscaped campus. New building facilities were completed at the end of 2019 providing the school with a 300-seat lecture theatre, new STEM classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment, outdoor basketball courts and new grounds for the students to enjoy.

Our focus is on academic and non-academic excellence where all children are motivated to strive to achieve their best and to realise their potential in a values-rich environment. The school motto is “Service”, and Carine SHS enjoys a long-serving and rich tradition of service which emphasises the responsibilities of all community members whilst celebrating achievement and difference. Loyalty and a sense of belonging are major attributes of current and past students and staff.

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

The Role

The suitable applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, and rubbish removal. They will perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and removal of cobwebs. They will complete vacation cleaning duties, including the stripping, and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, maintenance of gymnasium floors, and other such duties as required by the Admin Support Facilities and Assets Coordinator.  Prior experience in a school environment would be an advantage.

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 Tina Magatelli, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6235 75***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 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. 
• A cover letter with (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
  • Steps you took to clean the room or surface.
  • Chemicals used on each material.
  • Machinery used; and
  • Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team. Optional
  • Experience working in a school environment team

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: IPS/SS1062041

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026