Cleaner in Charge

Department of Education; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkimos Sands Primary School in Western Australia is seeking a proactive Cleaner in Charge to establish and maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes coordinating cleaning duties and supervising staff to uphold high presentation standards across floors, toilets, furniture and windows.

You will oversee opening/closing, coordinate vacation cleaning programs and promote safe cleaning practices.

Qualifications

• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the cleaning team to maintain a safe, clean school environment.
• Coordinate and undertake cleaning tasks including floors, toilets, furniture and windows.
• Oversee opening and closing of the school and manage vacation cleaning programs.
• Promote safe cleaning practices and OSH compliance.
• Work flexibly around busy school operations and daily activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Opening in 2027, Alkimos Sands Primary School (PS) will provide a high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 within a culture of belonging, high expectations and strong community partnership. As a foundation school, Alkimos Sands PS has a unique opportunity to intentionally establish the culture, learning environment and teaching practices that will shape the school's future. From the outset, the school will be committed to creating a connected community where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve success. Find out more about our school by visiting Alkimos Sands PS – Facebook Page or Schools Online .

The Role

The Cleaner in Charge will play an important role in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors at Alkimos Sands Primary School. We are seeking a proactive, flexible and organised individual who can lead our cleaning team, take pride in our school environment and contribute positively to our school community. The role involves coordinating and undertaking a range of internal and external cleaning duties, including maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture and fittings, dusting, window cleaning, rubbish removal and general upkeep of school facilities and grounds. The Cleaner in Charge will also be responsible for overseeing the opening and closing of the school and coordinating vacation cleaning programs, including stripping and sealing vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning and other scheduled cleaning tasks. A key feature of our approach is a flexible and responsive cleaning model. Rather than relying solely on traditional split shifts, we are looking for someone who can lead and coordinate cleaning activities and staff during the school day, working safely and effectively around students, staff and daily school operations. This requires adaptability, initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to respond to the changing needs of a busy school environment. The successful applicant will ideally show a good understanding of occupational safety and health (OSH) practices, including safe chemical handling and storage, hazard identification, risk assessment and management, safe work procedures and the appropriate use of cleaning equipment. They will ideally actively promote a safe working environment, ensuring cleaning practices minimise risks to students, staff and visitors. As a foundation staff member, the Cleaner in Charge will have the opportunity to help establish effective cleaning routines, systems and standards from the beginning, contributing to a positive, collaborative and flexible team culture. 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 Belinda Bewick, Principal on [phone] or by 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1070603 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, 20 November 2026