Cleaner

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Corrigin District High School is seeking a Cleaner for a 12-month fixed term, part-time (0.5 FTE) role commencing as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties, including carpets, floors, toilets, furniture, fittings and windows, with vacation cleaning tasks such as vinyl floor stripping.

The role requires good interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational ability, and the capacity to follow safety

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to follow instructions and work as a team.
• Highly organised and knowledgeable about using cleaning equipment; able to follow safety instructions and training guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain carpets and hard floor surfaces, clean toilets, furniture, fittings and windows.
• Perform vacation cleaning duties including stripping/sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets and pressure cleaning verandas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organised

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.5 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension and\/or permanency

Corrigin District High School (DHS), situated on Noongar Boodja, has been at the heart of the local community since we opened in 1915. Situated in the Southern Wheatbelt 240 km from Perth, we cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Corrigin DHS became an Independent Public School in 2010, which allowed us to set an improvement agenda specific to our students, families, and community context.

At Corrigin DHS we believe that social and emotional competence and student engagement are essential to our success. We actively build relationships to ensure we understand the aspirations our families have for their children. We acknowledge that educating a child is a journey shared with the student, their family, and their community.

We aim to build a school culture where students are safe yet challenged, brave yet caring, independent yet collaborative and practical yet creative. Well-established community partnerships give students opportunities for real-life learning, engaging them in relevant and meaningful experiences.

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

The Role

The Cleaner, under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge, is responsible for a range of internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, fittings, and windows, as well as handling tasks like dusting and rubbish removal. Vacation cleaning duties involve activities such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.

The successful applicant should possess good interpersonal and communication skills to follow instructions and work as a member of a team. Ideally, you would be highly organised and knowledgeable about using cleaning equipment and have the ability to follow safety instructions and training guidelines.

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 Shannon Baker, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or [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

• 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/SS1062015

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 Friday, 28 August 2026