Cleaner

Department of Education; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nulsen Primary School is seeking a Cleaner to join our team for permanent and fixed-term vacancies during 2026–2027. The role covers internal cleaning duties including carpets, floors, toilets, and windows, plus external cleaning of verandas and external areas.

Vacancies may arise throughout the period and you may assist with floor stripping and carpet shampooing during holidays. We value reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work well both independently and with others to maintain a

Qualifications

• Experience with internal and external cleaning duties in a school setting.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and safety practices.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Clean carpets, floors, toilets, furniture, and windows.
• External cleaning of verandas, rubbish removal, cobwebs.
• Assist with floor stripping/sealing during vacation and maintain a safe school environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organization

Reliability

Punctuality

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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 and 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Nulsen Primary School (PS) is a vibrant and inclusive school that celebrates diversity and connection. With a strong focus on student well-being and engagement, we are committed to supporting the individual needs of every child. Our staff work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all students, supported by a culture of mutual respect, professional growth, and shared purpose. At Nulsen PS, we do things The Nulsen Way – building strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and each other. Our practice is grounded in trauma-informed approaches, with a strong culture of care, empathy, and teamwork. We believe every child can flourish when they feel seen, safe, and valued, and we are seeking Education Assistants who share this commitment. Find out more about our school by visiting www.nulsenprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Cleaner you will be responsible for assisting in 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 should also assist to carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of the drinking troughs, removal of cobwebs, and other general cleaning duties. During vacation time, you will ideally assist with undertaking 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 a 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 well organised, honest, reliable and punctual, have consistent work ethic and excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices. The Cleaner supports the Department of Education’s main objective of teaching and learning of students by ensuring that the facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department of Education procedures.

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 Kylie Fletcher, Manager Corporate Services 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

• 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.