Cleaner In Charge

Department of Education; Armadale; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Wungong Primary School in Hilbert, WA, is offering a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) role commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will organise and supervise school cleaning staff, oversee internal and external cleaning, and liaise with the manager on cleaning matters to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety for students and staff.

You will also order and maintain stock and equipment, ensure knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe procedures, and contribute to a visually

Qualifications

• Must be able to organise and supervise cleaning staff.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe procedures.
• Ability to organise stock and maintain cleaning supplies.
• High standards of cleanliness to provide a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise school cleaning staff.
• Undertake cleaning of allocated internal and external areas.
• Order and maintain stock and equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cleaning knowledge

Stock management

Safety procedures

Proactive attitude

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Nestled alongside Wungong Creek in Hilbert, Wungong Primary School opened its doors to the local community in February 2026. We believe our students, staff and community are highly capable and we will support them by encouraging a love of learning, developing authentic, caring relationships and delivering high quality, connected teaching. We have high expectations for the success of the whole child and believe that when people are strong in culture and community, they achieve more. Our campus is state-of-the-art. All classrooms are airconditioned and enjoy the latest technologies. Complementing the abundance of green space in our suburb, our school has multiple playgrounds and open areas for our students to play, connect and learn. Our Gilgie playground is particularly amazing. Find out more about our school by visiting wungongps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for the organising and supervising of school cleaning staff and liaising with the relevant manager on cleaning matters. You will be responsible for undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas as well as ordering and maintaining stock and equipment. You should be able to organise and supervise staff and have knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices. You will ideally be a highly motivated and proactive person who takes pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace, in order to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors to 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 Megan Klompmaker, Manager Corporate Services, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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).

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1063363 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, 30 October 2026