Cleaner in Charge

Department of Education; Pinjarra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Carcoola Primary School in Pinjarra, WA, is seeking a part-time Cleaner in Charge (0.6FTE) to supervise cleaning staff, manage stock, and ensure a clean, safe school environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work both mornings and afternoons.

Contact the Principal, Benjamin Parkin, for more information. Located four kilometres north of Pinjarra, the school offers a welcoming community within the South Metro Education Region.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising cleaning staff, including relief staff.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning procedures and equipment.
• Reliable, organised and able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Induct, train and lead cleaning staff, including relief staff.
• Monitor stock levels and order within budget.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and perform stocktakes.
• Clean allocated internal and external areas to required standards.
• Open/close the college and manage the security alarm; conduct handovers with the Manager Corporate Services.

Skills

Cleaning staff supervision

Stock management

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing as soon as possible. Carcoola Primary School (PS) is located approximately four kilometres north of Pinjarra. The school, which still manages to retain a 'country' feel, is part of the South Metro Education Region and Murray Waroona Network. We are a small school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that prioritises the individual needs of students. Carcoola PS promotes a safe, caring and happy environment where students recognise and strive to achieve their potential and develop the skills and attitudes to become lifelong learners. Find out more about our school by visiting Carcoola Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for inducting, training, leading, and managing cleaning staff including relief staff; monitoring and ordering stock supplies within your budget; maintenance and stocktake of cleaning equipment; undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas; opening and locking the college, including setting the security alarm system and conducting twice daily hand over with the Manager Corporate Services. The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well with others to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual. The suitable applicant should work well both individually and as part of a team and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices. This role has split shifts working both morning and afternoon shifts.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Benjamin Parkin, Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Benjamin on 0448 713 623 or via email - [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).