Cleaner

Independent Public School – Southwest Education Region Albany Senior High School Cleaner 00043328 Level 1, $1,066.20 – $1,085.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS807987

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated cleaner to join their friendly team.

Albany SHS is seeking to employ a Cleaner to work during the school day. The successful applicant will carry out internal cleaning duties, in accordance with the Department’s procedures. The duties include the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, drinking troughs and other items of general cleaning.

In addition to this, the successful applicant will also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required by the Cleaner-in-Charge. Vacation cleaning duties will need to be completed and these include shampooing carpets and pressure cleaning various areas.

In this role you will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well both individually and as part of a team, to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, honest, reliable and punctual.

Albany SHS has a long and proud tradition of high academic achievement, sporting excellence and a comprehensive cultural life in the school. The school forms an integral part of the fabric of Albany, and together we celebrate our students’ many achievements. The community highly values the school’s contribution to the many young people in its care. Our students are happy, friendly, and hardworking and are prepared to be involved in a range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. In 2022 Albany SHS will become one of a group of Public Schools who deliver a Gifted and Talented program adding to the breadth of programs catering for student’s individual learning needs.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

For further information about Albany Senior High School please visit www.albanyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Jo Stephen, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Albany by telephoning 8682 11704 or emailing [email protected]

Application Instructions

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!

Your application should include:

A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager and;

A cover letter of no more than two (2) page Please address selection criteria (1, 2 and 3 by providing an example that shows your ability, knowledge and application in relation to each work related requirement.

You will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

Ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

Knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.

Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and work as a member of a team

To submit your application:

Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You can then complete the online application form and attach your CV and any other supporting documents.

Email your completed application form and documents to [email protected] before the closing date and time.

Hand-deliver your completed application form and documents to the school reception: 1 Campbell Road, Albanybefore the closing date and time.

The application form for emailed and hand delivered applications can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

If you are having trouble submitting your online application , please contact the Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Eligibility and Training requirements

Employees will be required to:

Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy

Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment

Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

And complete the Department’s:

Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course

Induction program within three months of commencement

Online training in manual tasks and hazardous substances within three months of commencement

Fundamentals of Cleaning training as soon as practicable

Training specific to this role required by Departmental policy and;

Training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process. 

Applications must be submitted before 3.30pm (WST) on Monday, 27 March 2023

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. 

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LISTED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ATTACHMENTS:  – applicant resource – applying for cleaner, gardener or domestic position mar2020.pdf
– applicant resource – how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
– applicant resource – information for applicants aug.pdf
– applicationform_807987.pdf
– endorsed jdf – generic – cleaner.pdf

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WORK TYPE:  Permanent – Full Time FTE:  1.0 LOCATION:  Albany CLOSING DATE:  2023-03-27 3:30 PM
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