We are seeking to establish a pool of cleaners for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Bertram Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public-School catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Located south of Perth in the thriving suburb of Bertram, our school is committed to improving the educational outcomes of our children through positive engagement and a variety of learning opportunities.

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

The Role

As a Cleaner, you will ideally work under the general supervision of the Cleaner in Charge or Senior Cleaner in Charge to support the cleanliness, safety and presentation of the school. The role includes a range of internal and external cleaning duties such as maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning amenities, furniture, fittings and windows, cleaning drinking troughs, removing cobwebs and completing other general cleaning activities.

During vacation periods, the role may also include stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, window cleaning and pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas.

Suitable applicants will ideally bring good attention to detail, sound organisation and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. Knowledge of cleaning equipment, protected cleaning procedures and appropriate cleaning methods and practices would be highly regarded.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karen Sanders, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6174 1000 or emailing [email protected].

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 disabilities, 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 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.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
- Steps you took to clean the room or surface.
- Chemicals used on each material.
- Machinery used; and
- Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of 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 submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1072246

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026

📌 Cleaner (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth