Cleaner

Department of Education, Western Australia; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Applecross Senior High School, part of the Department of Education of Western Australia, is seeking cleaners to support both permanent and fixed-term vacancies during the 2027 school year. The role covers internal and external cleaning, with responsibilities spanning floors, bathrooms, windows, verandas and general upkeep.

Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision, maintain high standards of hygiene, and contribute to a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow school safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal cleaning duties including carpets, floors, bathrooms, furniture and windows.
• Carry out external cleaning such as verandas, troughs and rubbish removal.
• Report faults or maintenance needs to the Cleaner In Charge and work under supervision.

Job description

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

At Applecross Senior High School (SHS), we take pride in fostering a positive learning environment that prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing society. Our contemporary curriculum is recognised for excellence, and our students consistently achieve high academic results. We aim to encourage young people to realise their potential through the enjoyment of learning while preparing them to be responsible, flexible thinkers. We offer an innovative curriculum with the provision of a range of study options for senior students, including a full tertiary entrance program and a wide range of vocational courses.

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

The Role

As a Cleaner at Applecross SHS, your responsibilities will include carrying out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, bathroom cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal and other items of general cleaning. In addition to this, you should also perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, removal of cobwebs and other such duties as required by the Cleaner In Charge.

You will be responsible for reporting all faults, maintenance (including graffiti), incidents and issues to the Cleaner In Charge. Suitable applicants should be individuals who are able to work under minimal supervision and always exhibit professional conduct. You should have pride in your work and assist to keep the school environment clean and safe in accordance with Department procedures. As a cleaner at our school, you will ideally play a vital function in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic area for our staff, students, and the community to enjoy.

You should have good attention to detail, be organised and have knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices. Suitable applicants will ideally be friendly, welcoming, and able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment.

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 Nicole Keinick, Human Resource Officer 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/SS1069885.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 November 2026