This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Beeliar Primary School (PS) is a Level 5 Independent Public School with a school population of approximately 500 students. We cater for a diverse population of students, including 10% Aboriginal students.

At Beeliar PS our motto is Stand Tall. We have high expectations of all staff, students and community members. Our moral purpose ensures we deliver a high-quality education to every child in our school. Our staff work together in collaborative teams to provide the conditions for success for every child. By embedding whole-school connected practices and explicit instructional pedagogy, our mission is to ensure every child achieves year-on-year progress and is nurtured to reach their potential.

Find out more about our school by visiting Beeliar Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Cleaner in Charge, you will ideally coordinate the day-to-day cleaning operations of the school while supporting a clean, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes opening and closing the school, coordinating cleaning activities, coordinating relief cover within the cleaning team and contributing to internal, external and vacation cleaning requirements, including the maintenance of floors, carpets, windows, amenities, furniture, verandas and other school areas.

The successful applicant will ideally bring experience supervising and supporting a cleaning team, including coordinating daily workloads, providing guidance to staff and helping maintain consistent cleaning standards across the school. Working in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services, the role also contributes to staff performance matters and the effective organisation of cleaning operations.

Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail are highly regarded, along with the ability to work collaboratively with cleaning staff and the wider school team.



Experience coordinating priorities, supporting team members and identifying practical solutions to day-to-day operational needs would also be valued.

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 Alessia Montenegro, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6174 14***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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

To work with us, you will need to:

- 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, a 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

Our 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:
1. Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
3. Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning.
4. Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
5. Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1067606

Suitable 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 Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

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