Cleaner

Overview

Department of Education, Western Australia is building a talent pool for Cleaner positions at Bicton Primary School. Opportunities may be permanent or fixed term, and both full-time and part-time appointments could become available during the 2026 school year through to the end of Term 2, 2027. Suitable candidates may be appointed at any point when a vacancy arises within that period.

Bicton Primary School was founded in 1904 and is located in Bicton, a well-established suburb around 6 km east of Fremantle near the Swan River. The school is part of the South Metropolitan Education Region. Its 120th anniversary was marked in 2024. The school’s guiding vision is to nurture, inspire and support success, and its core values are Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Aspiration.

Role summary

Reporting to the Cleaner in Charge, this position covers a broad mix of internal and external cleaning tasks across the school. Duties include keeping carpets and hard flooring in good condition, cleaning toilets, furniture, fixtures and windows, carrying out dusting, and removing rubbish. During vacation periods, the role also includes more intensive work such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, and pressure cleaning verandas.

The Cleaner is expected to notify the relevant supervisor about faults, maintenance concerns and incidents, while ensuring all cleaning work meets Department requirements and workplace safety standards.

Further details

Applicants are advised that the full selection criteria, role details and training expectations are contained in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and inclusion

The Department promotes a workplace that is inclusive and culturally responsive, and aims to reflect the diversity of Western Australian schools and communities. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Additional information on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 is available in the source materials.

Eligibility and application requirements

To be considered, applicants must have a valid Working With Children Check, agree to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before commencing. Applicants must also be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with work rights for the duration of the appointment.

Any further eligibility and training requirements are set out in the attached JDF. Applicants should submit a CV or resume outlining work history, experience, and any relevant certificates or qualifications, along with a one-page cover letter explaining how their background matches the role.

Applications are to be completed online, with supporting documents attached. Candidates are encouraged to prepare attachments before starting the submission process. Late applications will not be accepted. Technical support for online applications is available from the Department of Education Recruitment team.

Additional information

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1054792.

The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close at 4:30 pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.