Cleaner - Working Alone

Department of Education; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickering Brook Primary School in the Perth Hills is seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners – Working Alone for 2026 and beyond. The role covers internal and external cleaning duties with duties spanning carpeting, floors, windows, toilets, rubbish removal and verandas.

Applicants must meet eligibility checks including WWCC, national criminal history screening, and valid work rights. Applications close 28 October 2026 and may commence during the period.

Qualifications

• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal cleaning duties including carpets, hard floors, furniture, fittings, windows, toilets and dusting.
• Carry out external cleaning tasks such as rubbish removal, external windows, verandas and cobweb removal.
• Participate in vacation cleaning including vinyl floor stripping/sealing, carpet shampooing and pressure cleaning as directed.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners – Working Alone for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Welcome to Pickering Brook Primary School - the Perth Hills' hidden gem! We foster integrity, respect and wellbeing through quality teaching and learning, building a community of learners where everyone is valued and empowered to achieve their personal best. At Pickering Brook Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a small, connected community where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best. Our multigrade classes create a unique and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Find out more about our school by visiting www.pickeringbrookps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

The Role As a Cleaner - Working Alone you will carry out both internal and external cleaning duties. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning of furniture and fittings, windows, toilets, and dusting. External duties include rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, external windows, verandas and covered areas and cobweb removal. You will also participate in vacation cleaning which includes stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of undercover areas and verandas, and other such duties as directed by the Manager Corporate Services and Principal.

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1066130 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Contact Christine Mercy, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or email [e-mail].