At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cleaning operations and maintain a tidy school environment for students and staff.
- Company: Central Midlands Senior High School, a vibrant educational community in Moora.
- Benefits: Part-time role with potential for extension and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants; training and support provided.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the school environment while gaining valuable leadership experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning and supervising staff is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.63 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency. Located in Moora, only 172 kms north of Perth, Central Midlands Senior High School (SHS) is a vibrant educational community, offering a wide range of academic and vocational subjects for approximately 220 students from Year 7 to Year 12.
The Role
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for overseeing the opening and closing of the school and performing various internal and external cleaning duties. This includes maintaining carpets and hard floor surfaces, cleaning toilets, furniture, and fittings, dusting, window cleaning, rubbish removal, and other general cleaning tasks. Externally, the role involves cleaning verandas, covered areas, and drinking troughs, removing cobwebs, and performing general upkeep of the grounds.
The Cleaner in Charge will also oversee vacation cleaning tasks such as stripping and sealing vinyl floors, shampooing carpets, pressure cleaning verandas and undercover areas, and other related duties. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff. They will manage and work alongside school staff, ensuring optimal performance in consultation with the Manager of Corporate Services.
The Cleaner in Charge will maintain the cleaner’s time book, arrange for relief staff when necessary, monitor and order cleaning supplies, conduct regular stocktakes and manage equipment maintenance and replacement.
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.
Eligibility
- Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
- Consent to 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).
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1063666. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Cleaner In Charge employer: Department of Education, Western Australia
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Contact Details:
Department of Education, Western Australia Recruitment Team
