Assistant Cleaner in Charge

Assistant Cleaner in Charge


Company
Department of Education, Western Australia
Location
Secret Harbour, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
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Job Description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026Comet Bay's motto is 'Seek Excellence' and this underpins everything we do. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard and are given the opportunity to excel in a number of high-quality programs.Comet Bay College is a modern state of the art educational facility catering for students in Year 7 to Year 12. The college is situated in Secret Harbour a coastal community 64 kilometres from Perth and draws students from its partner primary schools located in the Golden Bay, Secret Harbour and Singleton areas. Due to our popularity and rapid expansion of residential development around the college, the College is a local intake school.Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or School OnlineThe RoleComet Bay College is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Assistant Cleaner in Charge to assist with the daily cleaning operations of the College. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and healthy environment for the students and staff at Comet Bay College is a high priority for our cleaning team.The successful applicant will ideally be a conscientious worker able to assist the Cleaner in Charge with ensuring all facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department of Education procedures. The Assistant Cleaner in Charge assists with all daily operations, including the coordination of cleaning staff tasks, inductions and on the job training for new staff and assisting with the opening and closing of the school.Additionally, they will undertake the cleaning of internal and external areas of the College and will need to have current knowledge of cleaning equipment, processes, and techniques. They should have extensive knowledge of the duties of cleaning a large school including vacation cleaning routines. They will also be required to supervise a team of cleaning staff in their area of responsibility. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage with staff from diverse backgrounds. Understanding of safety standards and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is 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 Jennifer Tarr, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9553 8100 or emailing [email protected] the school holidays, please con tact Jennifer Tarr, Manager Corporate Services o n 0438 909 162Equity 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 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 recognise and interpret 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.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 submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1029265Suitable 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 (AW ST) on Friday, 24 April 2026

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