Cleaner Working Alone

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiluna Remote Community School is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to work independently, opening and locking the school, setting the security alarm, and maintaining the cleaners time-book while ensuring daily cleanliness across indoor and outdoor areas. The role requires reliability and thorough cleaning, with adherence to Department procedures and the ability to report issues and liaise with the Manager Corporate Services.

Training is provided as part of induction for new staff.

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to work alone following school procedures.
• Cleanliness and time management skills are essential.
• Experience in school cleaning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Open and lock the school, set the security alarm, and maintain the cleaners time-book.
• Report absences and arrange relief staff in coordination with the Manager Corporate Services.
• Conduct monthly cleaning inspections and address issues in the communications book.
• Clean allocated internal and external areas, including toilets, floors, windows and rubbish removal.

Skills

Reliability

Time management

Attention to detail

Lone-working capability

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

Our small, well-resourced Kindergarten to Year 12 school on Martu Country in the northern Goldfields offers the opportunity to make a visible and lasting difference. With around 60 students, we work closely with families, Elders and community partners to create learning experiences that reflect students’ strengths, culture and aspirations.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.wilunarcs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Wiluna Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner - Working Alone to join their team.

The successful applicant will open and lock the school, including setting the security alarm, and, maintain cleaners time-book, report absences and arrange relief staff. They will liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on all cleaning matters and provide on the job induction training for new cleaning staff.

They will conduct monthly cleaning inspections with the Manager Corporate Services and record and respond to issues and concerns detailed in the communications book. They will maintain the school environment in accordance with Department procedures, and undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas, including emptying external rubbish containers into the waste disposal system provided at the school.

The successful applicant will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the day-to-day cleaning, sanitising, stocking and maintenance of toilet facilities, maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning whilst performing external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, and other general cleaning.

Want to know more?

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 Jocelyn Bradshaw, Principal 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

To work with us, you will need to:

• 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).

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1071216

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 Wednesday, 11 November 2026