At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise cleaning staff while ensuring a clean and safe school environment.
- Company: Maylands Peninsula Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive community-focused school.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with a supportive team and a positive work culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion in education.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives by providing a clean and welcoming learning space.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning supervision and knowledge of safe cleaning practices.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Maylands Peninsula Primary School (PS) is a vibrant, family-friendly Independent Public School located just 5 kilometres from Perth's CBD.
We proudly cater for over 750 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our school reflects a rich cultural diversity, with 38 countries and over 70 languages represented across the student population.
We offer a well-resourced and inclusive learning environment, supported by a highly committed team of educators who prioritise student welfare and achievement.
Our school values community partnership and enjoys strong engagement from our School Board and an active Parents & Citizens' Association.
At Maylands Peninsula PS, diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is championed.
We are proud to foster a learning culture where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Find out more about our school by visiting mpps. wa. edu. au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Cleaner in Charge, you would be responsible for the organising and supervising of school cleaning staff and liaising with the relevant manager on cleaning matters.
You will be responsible for undertaking cleaning of allocated internal and external areas as well as ordering and maintaining stock and equipment.
You should be able to organise and supervise staff and have knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
You will ideally be a highly motivated and a proactive person who takes pride in being responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within the workplace, in order to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors to the school.
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
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
- Eligibility
- 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).
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026
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