Cleaner - Coomera State Special School
Apply to the Cleaner role at Queensland Department of Education.
Join a team that creates a safe and welcoming learning environment for students with diverse needs.
Overview
As a Cleaner you will maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the school, support safe learning environments, and work within a structured but dynamic schedule.
Responsibilities
Clean and maintain assigned school areas to a high standard, ensuring classrooms, amenities, and shared spaces are safe, hygienic, and ready for students each day.
Follow established cleaning schedules, checklists, and routines — including morning readiness tasks and afternoon reset tasks.
Perform tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, wiping surfaces, emptying bins, cleaning amenities, spot cleaning walls/doors, and replenishing supplies.
Maintain cleaning equipment safely and report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
Support whole-school hygiene standards by following infection control practices and using appropriate PPE and chemicals correctly.
Work efficiently within the allocated timeframes, prioritising tasks that support learning environments (e.g., classrooms before admin/non-teaching areas).
Contribute to a safe school environment by reporting concerns and adhering to all WHS and departmental procedures.
Communicate respectfully with colleagues and leadership, and work collaboratively as part of a large cleaning team.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Proven reliability — consistently attends rostered shifts and completes tasks to required standards.
Experience in commercial or school cleaning, or the ability to quickly learn cleaning routines and expectations.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining safe, hygienic student spaces.
Ability to follow schedules, work independently, and stay productive without supervision.
Understanding of basic workplace health and safety practices, including safe chemical handling (training provided if needed).
Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
Physically capable of performing repetitive tasks, lifting, bending, and being on feet for extended periods.
Nice--Have Skills & Experience
Previous school cleaning experience or experience in a special school environment.
Knowledge of Education Queensland cleaning standards or similar public-sector cleaning frameworks.
Experience with infection control procedures, biohazard cleaning, or supporting high-needs environments.
Confidence using QR codes, basic digital checklists, or simple reporting apps (you can tailor depending on what you're implementing).
First aid, CPR, or other relevant training.
A proactive approach — someone who notices issues and raises them early.
Submit Your Application
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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