Cleaner

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Banksia Grove Primary School is 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. Our team will handle internal cleaning duties including carpets, toilets, furniture, windows and rubbish removal, and external cleaning such as verandas, outdoor areas and window care.

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment, with potential shift arrangements to suit

Qualifications

• Must obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a Screening Clearance Number.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal cleaning duties including carpets, floors, toilets, furniture, windows and rubbish removal.
• Carry out external cleaning duties such as verandas, outdoor areas, drinking troughs and window cleaning.
• Assist with vacation period tasks like floor stripping/sealing, carpet shampooing and pressure cleaning as required.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene and work well independently or in a team.
• Adapt to changing needs and priorities of the school and support a welcoming environment.

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.

At Banksia Grove Primary School (PS) our professional and dedicated staff will strive to build a connected community to support the growth and development of our students. Our enriching and inclusive environment will provide our students with the lifelong skills to build positive and productive pathways to the future.

Banksia Grove PS is a modern purpose built independent Public School that services the rapidly growing suburb of Banksia Grove, which is located about 8km east of Joondalup, Perth, Western Australia. We target both human and material resources to areas of need with the aim of improving student outcomes for all our students. We resource a coaching approach with our staff that ensures we continuously strive to improve.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants 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 general cleaning tasks.

In addition, applicants will carry out external cleaning duties, including cleaning verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, and maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard. During vacation periods, duties will also include stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas, and detailed window cleaning.

In this role, suitable applicants will ideally show excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment. Applicants should be organised, reliable, punctual, and energetic, with a strong understanding of cleaning equipment, safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices. They will ideally possess excellent communication skills, be highly time-efficient in completing daily tasks, and be adaptable to the changing needs and priorities of the school. A proactive approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are highly important.

Our school also has a Child and Parent Centre on site, which forms part of the regular cleaning schedule, providing a varied and rewarding work environment.

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and understand the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. Wherever possible, we are happy to negotiate working hours to accommodate suitable applicant's individual needs while meeting the operational requirements of the school.

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 Cameron Hallworth, Deputy Principal, 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).