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Join to apply for the Cleaner role at Department of Education, Western Australia Position: Cleaner permanent part-time (0.25FTE) commencing Term 1, 2026 Location: Northam Primary School (PS) serving over 300 students from kindergarten to year 6. About the School Northam Primary School provides a safe and inclusive environment where strong relationships with students, families, and the community are valued. The dedicated team includes teachers and specialists in science, visual arts, Noongar language, and physical education, delivering a highquality, wellrounded education focused on nurturing each students potential. The Role As a cleaner, you will perform a variety of duties to maintain a clean and safe school environment: Internal cleaning duties: carpet and hard floor maintenance, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal and other general tasks. External cleaning duties: verandas, covered areas, rubbish removal, drinking trough cleaning, window cleaning, cobweb removal and general cleaning. Vacation duties: stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, carpet shampooing, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas. We idealise a candidate with good attention to detail, organisational skills, honesty, reliability and punctuality, who can work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures is required. 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, contact Jessica Munro, Principal, at (08)96215700 or [email protected]. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the diversity of our community. We welcome 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 Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Educations Screening Unit before you start. Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold 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. Your application should include the following: CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position. A cover letter containing one example of your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the steps you took, chemicals used on each material, machinery used, and actions taken to maintain safety for yourself and others. Step 2: Submit your application. Apply online: 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, call the Department of Educations Recruitment team at (08)92644127. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) Monday, 17November2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr