Cleaner Working Alone

Department of Education; Shire Of Wiluna; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Wiluna Remote Community School, Western Australia, seeks a dedicated Cleaner to work alone in a permanent full-time role. You will open and lock the school, manage the security system, and perform daily cleaning of internal and external areas to maintain a safe and tidy environment.

The successful applicant will keep cleaning records, liaise with the Manager Corporate Services, and provide on-the-job induction training for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Open and lock the school and manage security
• Perform daily cleaning of internal and external areas
• Maintain cleaners time-book, report absences and arrange relief staff
• Liaise with the Manager Corporate Services on cleaning matters
• Conduct monthly cleaning inspections and respond to issues

Job description

Introduction

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 .

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

• 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).

Job Details

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.

Application Deadline

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026