Cleaner In Charge

Branch :

Victoria Park Primary School

- Division :

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

- Salary :

Level 3, $1,319.30 - $1,333.90 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

- Work Type :

Permanent - Full Time

- FTE :

1.0

- Location :

Victoria Park

- Closing Date :

2026-06-16 4:30 PM

- This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Victoria Park Primary School (PS) is an inner-city primary school with a proud and distinguished 131-year history of service to the local community. Established in 1894, the school has evolved in both size and scope while maintaining a strong sense of tradition and community connection.

Victoria Park PS is exceptionally well resourced, both in terms of facilities and educational programs. The school provides a vibrant and stimulating learning environment that maximises every available space to support student engagement, creativity, and wellbeing.

A key feature of our school is the professionalism, capability, and commitment of our staff. We have an outstanding team of teachers and support staff. Their collective expertise, enthusiasm, and deep understanding of effective pedagogy underpin the school's ongoing success.

Find out more about our school by visiting vicparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As the Cleaner in Charge, you would play a vital leadership role in ensuring our school environment is safe, hygienic, and welcoming. You will induct, coordinate, and supervise cleaning staff, maintain timebooks, manage absences, and arrange relief staff. You will also oversee the safe storage and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and hygiene protocols. In addition, you should actively participate in school grounds cleaning while supporting and assisting your fellow colleagues.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role,



selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

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, 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!

- 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 good interpersonal and communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to induct, coordinate and supervise the work of cleaning staff.
- Demonstrated experience in school or commercial cleaning.
- Demonstrated experience in the safe storage of cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
- Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
- Have your documents ready to attach.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1037365

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 Tuesday, 16 June 2026

📌 Cleaner in Charge (Victoria Park)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Victoria Park