Cleaner

Join to apply for the Cleaner role at Department of Education, Western Australia . We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaners for permanent and fixed term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Wanneroo Secondary College is committed to the education, both academically and socially, of every student who walks through our doors. We consider our staff and students our greatest assets – our teachers are experienced and highly skilled, and our students are friendly, inclusive and always striving for excellence. The Role Suitable applicants will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings cleaning, window cleaning, dusting and rubbish removal. They will perform external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning and rubbish removal. They 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, and other duties as required by the Cleaner‑in‑Charge. To be suitable for this role you will ideally have a good attention to detail and work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You will ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices. 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 Karin Mongan, Manager Corporate Service on or emailing 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). Application Instructions Step 1 – Prepare your application CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position. A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the: Steps you took to clean the room or surface. Chemicals used on each material. Machinery used. Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others. Step 2 – Submit your application Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application. Have your documents ready to attach. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting ‘Apply for Job’. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS . The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday 28 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr