Overview
Ipswich State High School seeks a dedicated Cleaner to maintain classrooms, corridors, offices, and washrooms to the highest standard.
Apply to join a team where your work makes a meaningful difference—every single day!
About The School
Ipswich State High School is a large, culturally diverse school supporting over 1,500 students.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every role contributes to student success.
Our cleaners play a vital part in maintaining a clean and positive setting that supports learning, wellbeing, and school pride.
About The Role
You will help maintain classrooms, hallways, offices, student facilities, large student hall, toilets, and outdoor areas to the highest standard.
Duties include general cleaning, waste disposal (including recycling), floor buffing/scrubbing (training provided), and reporting any damage or safety concerns.
Deep cleaning known as Clean Week is required during the first week of each school holiday period.
Key Responsibilities
Clean and sanitise classrooms, offices, stairwells, toilets, and external areas
Empty bins and separate waste for recycling
Operate cleaning equipment (e.g. buffing machines, blowers, vacuums)
Report damage, vandalism, or maintenance needs
Maintain safety and hygiene standards in line with Health, Safety & Welfare policies (including PPE use)
What You'll Need
Reliability, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Cleaning experience is desirable, but not essential.
Training will be provided
Hours & Conditions
Permanent part-time and full-time roles available (nominate your preferred hours: 38, 30, or 15 hours per week)
Split shifts during school term (with paid daily split shift allowance): AM shifts 5:30am-8:30am or 9:30am, PM shifts 2:00pm, 2:30pm or 3:00pm-6:00pm
Clean Week shift are straight shifts during the first week of each term break, starting at 5:00am
Access to professional development and paid further learning opportunities for permanent employees
How to Apply
A brief resume, including contact details for two referees (one must be your current or most recent supervisor)
A 1-page statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the role requirements
Please ensure you read the attached Role Description before applying.
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.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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📌 Cleaner - Ipswich State High School
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland