About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Gympie Special School is located within the township of Gympie. The school is an Education Queensland facility that provides educational programs for students from Prep through to Grade 12. We believe that the key to student success is to work with caregivers and specialist support staff to ensure that curriculum programs develop in response to children's individual needs. Our educational programs are founded on the Australian Curriculum with a wide range of support strategies and technologies embedded to maximise opportunities for student success.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment within the school. Key responsibilities include:
* Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards.
* Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays.
* Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
* Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
* Cleaning of concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces.
* Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings.
* Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.
* Hosing.
* Removal of graffiti.
* Sweeping and vacuuming.
* Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
* Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.