At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with daily cleaning operations and coordinate cleaning staff tasks.
- Company: Comet Bay College, a modern educational facility in Secret Harbour.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants; equity and diversity are priorities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the school environment and support student success.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning and team supervision, with strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026. Comet Bay's motto is 'Seek Excellence' and this underpins everything we do. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard and are given the opportunity to excel in a number of high-quality programs. Comet Bay College is a modern state of the art educational facility catering for students in Year 7 to Year 12. The college is situated in Secret Harbour, a coastal community 64 kilometres from Perth and draws students from its partner primary schools located in the Golden Bay, Secret Harbour and Singleton areas.
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Assistant Cleaner in Charge to assist with the daily cleaning operations of the College. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and healthy environment for the students and staff at Comet Bay College is a high priority for our cleaning team. The successful applicant will ideally be a conscientious worker able to assist the Cleaner in Charge with ensuring all facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department of Education procedures.
The Assistant Cleaner in Charge assists with all daily operations, including:
- Coordination of cleaning staff tasks
- Inductions and on the job training for new staff
- Assisting with the opening and closing of the school
Additionally, they will undertake the cleaning of internal and external areas of the College and will need to have current knowledge of cleaning equipment, processes, and techniques. They should have extensive knowledge of the duties of cleaning a large school including vacation cleaning routines. They will ideally also be required to supervise a team of cleaning staff in their area of responsibility. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage with staff from diverse backgrounds. Understanding of safety standards and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is highly desirable.
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
To work with us, you will need to:
- 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026.
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