Cleaner

About the role

The Department of Education, Western Australia is creating a talent pool of cleaners for permanent and fixed-term opportunities that may become available during the 2026 school year and through to the end of Term 2, 2027. These vacancies may be full-time or part-time, and appointments can be made at any point for roles starting within that timeframe.

About Canning College

Canning College has supported senior secondary students in gaining admission to leading Australian universities since 1982. As a specialist international education provider, the college is known for helping both local and overseas students build the personal, academic and pathway skills needed for success in tertiary study.

Staff at the college provide care, encouragement and academic guidance so students are better prepared for the demands of university life.

The role

Successful applicants will be expected to perform internal cleaning tasks in line with departmental procedures. This includes looking after carpeted and hard floor areas, cleaning toilets, furniture and fittings, washing windows, dusting, removing rubbish, cleaning drinking troughs and handling other routine cleaning duties.

The position also involves outdoor cleaning work such as maintaining verandas and covered spaces, removing cobwebs, carrying out general external cleaning and completing other tasks requested by the Cleaner-in-Charge.

The department is looking for someone with strong attention to detail who can work effectively alone as well as with others to help maintain a safe and tidy school environment. You should be well organised, trustworthy, dependable and punctual, with a solid understanding of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning methods and practices.

Further information

Complete role details, selection criteria and training requirements are provided in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Faulkner, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9278 3500 or by email at Kirsty.Faulkner@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to building an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce that reflects the diversity of schools and the wider Western Australian community. 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.

More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.

Eligibility

To be employed, you must hold 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 commencement. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with the appropriate work rights for the appointment period.

Any additional eligibility or training requirements are set out in the attached JDF.

Application instructions

Applicants should prepare a CV or resume outlining work history, relevant experience, and any certificates or qualifications related to the role. A cover letter is also required and must include one example from your experience that demonstrates your ability to clean a room or surface. In that example, explain the steps you followed, the chemicals used for each material, the machinery used, and how you protected your own safety and the safety of others.

To submit an application, complete the online form and attach your documents. It is best to have everything ready before selecting the application option. Applications must be received by the closing date and time; late submissions will not be considered. Technical help with the application process is available from the Department of Education’s Recruitment team.

Additional information

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1049752

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

Applications close at 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Vacancy pattern

This recruitment is for a pool of cleaners for permanent and fixed-term roles, available on both full-time and part-time bases, for vacancies arising during the 2026 school year up to the end of Term 2, 2027.