This is a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024Kondinin Primary School is a small, inspiring and community minded school with a diverse student population, and our school services the families that live within the town and on surrounding farms.
At Kondinin Primary School we focus on using our strengths to drive student learning.
As a school and community our strengths centre on our small and very tightly knit community - where everyone looks out for each other, which is underpinned by strong diversity.
As a small school we are intricately intertwined and connected to our community.Kondinin is a proud town located in the Wheatbelt, approximately 3 hours' drive east of Perth, with a population of around 300.
The community enjoys fantastic facilities, including a newly built swimming pool, sports club and community garden that are next to the school.
Kondinin serves as a hub for hospital services, engineering for the agricultural sector, aged care and is the base for Western Power workers for the district.
The town is very family friendly with many outdoor play areas for children, and a proactive Community Resource Centre, who often puts on events and after school workshops for kids.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleAs a Cleaner - Working Alone, you would open/close the school, carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning.
You would also carry out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, other general cleaning and other such duties as required.Additionally, you would complete vacation cleaning duties, which may include the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required.
You would also be responsible for highlighting issues and concerns and respond to issues raised by other school staff.The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well both independently and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment.
You should be organised, reliable and punctual.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices would be highly desirable.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 Naomi Graham, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9894 0200 or emailing Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you will need to: obtain a valid Working With Children Check consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 InstructionsOur aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
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.Tell us in one (1) page how your skills and experiences that relate to these selection criteria: Demonstrated ability to read and apply Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, use cleaning equipment, including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated experience in the safe use and storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills.
Step 2: Submit your application.
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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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS933686Suitable 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.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 December 2024