We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaner in Charge for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Yakamia Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the community of Albany. Translated from the local Aboriginal language, Yakamia means 'Home of the Long Neck Turtle'. Our school has built a culture of being a place where children can reach their full potential with staff creating a caring and supportive environment.
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The Role
Yakamia PS is seeking a dedicated Cleaner in Charge (CIC) to join their team.
The CIC is responsible for inducting, training, leading, and managing cleaning staff including relief staff; monitoring and ordering stock supplies within your budget; maintenance and stocktake of cleaning equipment; undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas; opening and locking the college, including setting the security alarm system; and conducting twice daily hand over with the Manager Corporate Services.
We are seeking a person who possesses the following skills:
1. Thorough cleaning skills
2. Works in a timely manner
3. Organised
4. Able to work independently
5. Attention to detail
6. Focused on providing hygienic clean environments
7. Able to manage other cleaning staff.
8. Able to motivate team members
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 Robin Smith, MCS on 9892 5500 or emailing
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.
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Eligibility
To work with us, you will need to:
9. obtain a valid Working With Children Check
10. consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
11. 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:
12. CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
13. Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria
14. Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
15. Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff
16. Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning
17. Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
18. 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:
19. Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
20. 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 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: 928442
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 December 2024