Cleaner

Department of Education; Albany; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Senior High School is seeking a dedicated cleaner for a permanent full-time role commencing in Term 1, 2027. You will be responsible for internal and external cleaning tasks across classrooms, corridors and outdoor spaces, ensuring a safe, hygienic school environment.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Training on cleaning procedures and safety is provided.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and ability to work well alone or in a team.
• Organised, honest, reliable and punctual.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe handling of equipment.
• Ability to perform varied cleaning tasks including floors, toilets and windows.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal cleaning duties including carpets, floors, toilets, furniture and fittings.
• Carry out external cleaning such as verandas, rubbish removal and window cleaning.
• During vacations undertake floor stripping/sealing, shampooing and pressure cleaning.
• Work independently and as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe school environment.

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and leadership development. As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. Our diverse educational offerings are tailored to support each student's unique aspirations and potential. In 2022, Albany SHS was proudly selected to join a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences. At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff are encouraged to embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success. Our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience guide everything we do. A fundamental priority of our school is Belonging and Connectedness. We create the conditions for learning through a collaborative culture, ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment where all members of our community feel connected. A positive learning environment is strengthened through the consistent implementation of wrap‑around support and holistic learning skills, promoting student wellbeing and success. We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Find out more about our school by visiting www.albanyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role As a cleaner, you will be responsible for internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning. In addition, you will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties. During vacation times, you will also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas. In this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, honest, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.

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 Trent Di Salvo on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1064487 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 Thursday, 5 November 2026