Cleaner In Charge

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Senior High School in Bunbury, WA is seeking a Cleaner in Charge for permanent part-time hours (0.4 FTE). The role covers opening/closing duties and both internal and external cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

Experience in supervising cleaning staff and coordinating cleaning schedules is desirable. The position may involve vacation cleaning duties and requires collaboration with the Manager of Corporate Services.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning staff.
• Ability to oversee opening/closing and cleaning operations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee opening and closing of the school.
• Clean internal areas: carpets, floors, toilets, furniture and fittings.
• Clean external areas: verandas, covered areas, drinking troughs, surroundings.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment; maintain stock and schedule vacations cleaning tasks.
• Work with school staff and Manager of Corporate Services to ensure cleaning standards.

Skills

Supervising staff

Cleaning operations

Time management

Safety compliance

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible

Established in 1962 and nestled at the base of the Harvey Hills, in a community which consists of agricultural and industrial businesses, Harvey Senior High School has been serving and educating our community for over 60 years. Striving for excellence in all learning areas, students are encouraged to develop skills, attitudes and values that will enable them to become lifelong learners who are able to adapt to their environment and contribute positively to their community.

Located 140km south of Perth and only 30 minutes’ drive from Bunbury, our school is set in the gateway to the stunning Southwest. Surrounded by lush bushland and manicured gardens, our established site offers a peaceful and picturesque environment to work in.

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The Role

The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for overseeing the opening and closing of the school and performing various internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, and fittings, dusting, window cleaning, rubbish removal, and other general cleaning tasks.

Externally, the role involves cleaning verandas, covered areas, and drinking troughs, removing cobwebs, and performing general upkeep of the grounds. The Cleaner in Charge should also oversee vacation cleaning tasks such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas, and other related duties.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff. They will manage and work alongside school staff, ensuring optimal performance in consultation with the Manager of Corporate Services. The Cleaner in Charge will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange for relief staff, when necessary, monitor and order cleaning supplies, conduct regular stocktakes and manage equipment maintenance and replacement.

This role would ideally be split shifts 5:00-9:00am – 1:30-5:30pm Thursday and Friday, with opportunity to increase working days in 2027.

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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you will need to:

• obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• consent to a 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/SS1071798

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, 13 November 2026