Cleaner In Charge

Department of Education; Shire Of Kulin; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Kulin District High School in Western Australia is seeking a Cleaner in Charge for a permanent part-time position (0.75FTE). You will coordinate daily cleaning operations, open and close the school, and manage relief coverage within the cleaning team, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will have prior supervision experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cleaning staff

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and supporting a cleaning team.
• Experience coordinating daily workloads.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cleaning staff and wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day cleaning operations of the school.
• Open and close the school and coordinate cleaning activities.
• Coordinate relief cover within the cleaning team and daily workloads.
• Contribute to internal, external and vacation cleaning requirements.
• Maintain floors, carpets, windows, amenities, furniture and verandas.

Skills

Team supervision

Coordination

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing as soon as possible. Kulin District High School is a welcoming and community focussed Independent Public School located in the rural town of Kulin, Western Australia. The school provides education from Kindergarten to Year 10 and plays an important role in the local community, supporting students from the town and surrounding farming areas. Kulin District High School values a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students, staff and families work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. The school promotes a strong sense of community, teamwork and mutual respect, with an emphasis on personal growth, student wellbeing and lifelong learning. With a dedicated team of educators and staff, the school strives to create a safe, engaging and encouraging environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Kulin District High School takes pride in its strong community connections, positive school culture and commitment to helping students develop the skills and confidence they need for the future. Find out more about our school by visiting www.kulindhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The role as a Cleaner in Charge, you will coordinate the day-to-day cleaning operations of the school while supporting a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes opening and closing the school, coordinating cleaning activities, coordinating relief cover within the cleaning team and contributing to internal, external and vacation cleaning requirements, including the maintenance of floors, carpets, windows, amenities, furniture, verandas and other school areas. The successful applicant will ideally bring experience supervising and supporting a cleaning team, including coordinating daily workloads, providing guidance to staff and helping maintain consistent cleaning standards across the school. Good organisation, communication and attention to detail are highly regarded, along with the ability to work collaboratively with cleaning staff and the wider school team. Experience coordinating priorities, supporting team members and identifying practical solutions to day-to-day operational needs would also be valued.

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 Syred, Principal 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070895 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 ten (10) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026