Department of Education

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Rostrata Primary School

Cleaner In Charge

00023656

Level 3, $1,050.10 - $1,064.70 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS662680

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2021

Can you inspire a team of people to keep our new school shining?

Rostrata Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Cleaner in Charge who takes pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace.

They will inspire and lead a large team of cleaning staff to ensure the school environment is maintained in accordance with Department of Education policies and procedures. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices. It is desirable for applicants to have experience in supervising staff, as the successful applicant will work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services.

In addition to the above, the Cleaner in Charge will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters, and record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communication book. They will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange relief staff, be responsible for monitoring and ordering stock supplies, open and lock the school, including setting the security alarm system.

Rostrata PS is an Independent Public School located in the southern Perth suburb of Willetton. Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is in the local intake area for Willetton Senior High School.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria): * Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
• Experience in school or commercial cleaning.
• Experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

For further information about Rostrata Primary School please visit or

For further job related information:

Please contact Loretta Albertini by telephoning (08) 9237 2700 or emailing .

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

• A cover letter, (maximum 2 pages), addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
• A comprehensive CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready before applying for this job as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time,

To submit your application:

• Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your documents.

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
• Complete the Department’s online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement.
• Complete Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable.
• Complete any other training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
• Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
• Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 28 February 2021.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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