Cleaner

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeming Primary School in Perth's southern suburbs is seeking to establish a pool of cleaners for permanent and fixed-term vacancies during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Roles cover internal and external cleaning across classrooms and communal areas, with duties varying by term and vacation periods.

Applicants must meet WA eligibility requirements including a valid Working With Children Check, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and appropriate work rights.

Responsibilities

• Internal cleaning duties, including maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning.
• External cleaning duties, including 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, stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.

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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Leeming Primary School (PS), located in the heart of Perth's southern suburbs, is a vibrant and inclusive school with a strong tradition of academic achievement, creativity, and community spirit. Established in 1982, catering to approximately 370 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school has built a proud reputation for providing high‑quality education in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

At Leeming PS, we value Respect, Integrity, and Excellence, ensuring that students develop not only strong academic foundations but also the personal and social capabilities needed to become confident, responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to the community in which they live. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to delivering engaging and innovative learning experiences that cater for the diverse needs of all learners.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants would ideally 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 would be carrying 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 would also undertake the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas.

In this role, suitable applicants 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, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.

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/SS1065747

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026