Cleaner Working Alone

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Jerdacuttup Primary School, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a dedicated cleaner on a permanent part-time basis (0.2 FTE) to commence Term 4, 2026. The role involves extensive daily cleaning of classrooms, facilities and the school environment, alongside scheduled vacation cleaning duties.

The successful applicant will work on-site, contribute to a safe and nurturing school atmosphere, and comply with the school's Equity and Diversity commitments.

Responsibilities

• Internal cleaning duties: day-to-day cleaning, sanitising, stocking and maintenance of toilets, carpets and hard floor surfaces, furniture, fittings, windows, dusting and rubbish removal.
• External cleaning duties: verandas/covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, windows and cobweb removal.
• Vacation cleaning duties: stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, pressure cleaning verandas and gym areas.

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Jerdacuttup Primary School has a rich history and strong community involvement, offers a nurturing and safe environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school features two classrooms catering to different year groups, along with specialized facilities such as a library, music room, art and science shed, and a computer laboratory. Students have access to advanced technology, including iPads and nearly 1:1 computers, alongside a well-resourced library and unique hands‑on experiences like a greenhouse, worm farm, and chicken coop.

Community engagement is integral to the school, with strong support from local groups like the P&C Association, the Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council, and local mining businesses, which contribute resources and learning opportunities. The students embody the school’s motto, "Caring and Sharing," fostering a respectful and encouraging atmosphere where all students are motivated to achieve their fullest potential.

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

The Role

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.

The successful applicant will complete vacation cleaning duties, including the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, maintenance of gymnasium floors, and other such duties as required in the Fundamentals of Cleaning Guidelines.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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).

Applications close:

3.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 September 2026