This is a permanent part-time (0.16 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026
The School
Dumbleyung Primary School is a small, community-oriented school with 60 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). Students and staff are well-known to each other and share a sense of belonging and pride in their school.
As a small school, we can take advantage of opportunities not available to bigger schools and our students enjoy a range of experiences that enhance their primary education. Our small staff support each other to achieve great things for our students and all contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.dumbleyungps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For more information about Dumbleyung visit here and visit our Facebook page here.
The Role
The Cleaner - Working Alone will take pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring school facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Department procedure to provide a visually pleasing and safe learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors to the school. They will organise and order stock and equipment as well as manage hazardous materials and the Material Safety Data Sheet.
This position involves a three-hour cleaning allocation on Thursdays and a three-hour cleaning allocation on Fridays. The Friday allocation may be negotiated to an alternative day, provided it is completed before the start of the school week.
The Cleaner will work as a team with school staff including the gardener and manage staff performance in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services.
The successful applicant should ideally have strong interpersonal and team motivational skills and be happy to receive and carry out instructions as required.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melanie Capper, Principal on (08) 9863 2500 or [email protected].
During the school holidays, please contact Sophie Justins on 0408 916 329.
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
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.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Step 1: Prepare your application.
Your application should include the following:
- CV/Resume detailing your work history, experience and any certificates or qualifications relevant to the position.
- A cover letter with one (1) example from your experience that best shows your knowledge, skills, and abilities in cleaning a room or surface. Include the:
- Steps you took to clean the room or surface.
- Chemicals used on each material.
- Machinery used; and
- Action taken to maintain your safety and the safety of others.
Step 2: Submit your application.
Apply Online:
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and complete the online application.
- Have your documents ready to attach.
Apply Directly to the School:
- Complete the application form located at the top of this advertisement.
- Email your application form and documents to [email protected]; or
- Hand-deliver your application form and documents to our school reception at 49 Taylor Street, Dumbleyung, WA 6350.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1048555
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 3.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 July 2026
