Description:
This is a permanent part time (0.41FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Forrestdale Primary School (PS) staff are guided by the motto, “Strong Hearts, Strong Minds,” and the vision to inspire, create, excel, and care, ensuring that every student reaches their fullest potential.
Cared for and respected. Challenged and supported. That's our commitment to the children. A positive sense of self is extremely important, which is why students' wellbeing always comes first. We work on the understanding that students who feel happy, safe and a part of the community enjoy coming to school - and this leads to positive results in the classroom.
Forrestdale PS is located within a semi-rural region and backs onto Forrestdale Lake. The school is growing rapidly and has an excellent reputation for holistic and inclusive teaching, supported by parents invested in their child’s education experiences.
We invite applications from individuals who put students first in decision-making and believe all children can learn and who prioritise restorative practices to build strong and trusting student relationships.
The Role
As a Cleaner Working Alone you will carry out 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. You will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties as directed by the Principal. You will be responsible for opening and/or locking the school, including setting the security alarm system.
The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well both independently and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, reliable and punctual. Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices would be highly desirable. This role is part of our afternoon work roster.
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 Leah Brown, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9397 81***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.
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.
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/SS954311
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 5 March 2025