Cleaner in Charge

Department of Education; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maylands Peninsula Primary School is seeking a Cleaner in Charge to lead cleaning staff, manage stock and supervise cleaning operations across internal and external areas. You will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services and ensure high standards of cleanliness for a safe learning environment.

The role emphasizes proactive supervision, stock control, and adherence to cleaning procedures to support students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience organising and supervising cleaning staff.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe procedures.
• Ability to order and maintain stock and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise school cleaning staff and liaise with the relevant manager on cleaning matters.
• Undertake cleaning of allocated internal and external areas and manage stock and equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stock management

Cleaning procedures

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Maylands Peninsula Primary School (PS) is a vibrant, family-friendly Independent Public School located just 5 kilometres from Perth's CBD. We proudly cater for over 750 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school reflects a rich cultural diversity, with 38 countries and over 70 languages represented across the student population. We offer a well-resourced and inclusive learning environment, supported by a highly committed team of educators who prioritise student welfare and achievement. Our school values community partnership and enjoys strong engagement from our School Board and an active Parents & Citizens' Association. At Maylands Peninsula PS, diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is championed. We are proud to foster a learning culture where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Find out more about our school by visiting mpps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

As a Cleaner in Charge, you would 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 a 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 Marise Fitzmaurice, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or [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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).