St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow
Co-educational, years K-6
Permanent | Part-time (28.5 hours per fortnight) 
Commencing: 1 June 2026

About the Role

The School Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness across the school. Duties include cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and high-traffic areas, as well as waste removal and general upkeep of school facilities. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow, is seeking a reliable and dedicated School Cleaner to join the team. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Cleaning and maintaining classrooms, bathrooms, administrative areas, and common spaces
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting as required
• Emptying bins and removing waste to designated areas
• Cleaning and replenishing bathroom facilities
• Wiping down surfaces, including window sills and mirrors
• Assisting with cleaning of air conditioning filters when needed
• Ensuring compliance with all Work Health & Safety requirements

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in their work
• Able to work independently and follow directions
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety 
• A team player who contributes positively to the school community

Why work for us? 

• Supportive school community 
• Work-life balance - enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits
• Access to Fitness Passport  

Click here to find out more about Lithgow, NSW. 

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St. Patrick’s School is a Christ-centered learning environment, inspired by the compassion, love, and kindness exemplified by St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. With two classes per grade from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an average class size of 20 students, we prioritise personalised attention to meet the unique needs and passions of each child. Our school upholds high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering respect, good manners, care for others, and wholehearted effort in all endeavours. Through this ethos, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our founding saint, guiding students to live out their faith in daily life.

Click here to find out more about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc.)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 29 May 2026

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) •••• •719. 

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.