At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cleaning operations and maintain a safe, welcoming school environment.
- Company: Honeywood Primary School, known for its positive atmosphere and community collaboration.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with a supportive team and flexible hours.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' learning environments while developing leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning and staff supervision preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
This is a permanent part-time (0.94FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026. Honeywood Primary School (PS) has built a proud reputation for our very positive and welcoming atmosphere, our common-sense approach, and our determination to provide quality learning experiences for our children; a reputation founded on hard work and collaboration with our community. We strive to ensure our children enjoy a quality learning environment that provides for fun and playful, yet accountable learning.
The Role
The Cleaner in Charge is responsible for:
- Opening/closing the school
- Carrying out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting, rubbish removal, and other items of general cleaning
- Carrying out external cleaning duties, including the cleaning of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs, general cleaning, and other such duties as required
- Completing vacation cleaning duties, which includes the stripping and sealing of vinyl floors, window cleaning, shampooing of carpets, pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas, and other such duties as required
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in supervising staff, as you would work alongside school staff and manage staff performance in consultation with the Facilities Coordinator and the Manager Corporate Services. The successful applicant will ideally have good attention to detail and be able to work well with others to ensure a clean and safe school environment. Ideally, you would be organised, reliable and punctual. You will ideally be a good communicator and be able to negotiate solutions that meet school and individual expectations.
Contact
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Maria Cook, Principal. During the school holidays, please contact Mandy Griffin.
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 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).
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS1065786
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Cleaner In Charge employer: Department of Education
The Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. As an Investigator in the Conduct and Integrity Division, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the education sector while benefiting from professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in Victoria, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and service delivery.
