The North Coast Region is currently accepting applications for school cleaner positions across multiple schools within the Hervey Bay area. Cleaners play a vital role in maintaining a hygienic, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff by upholding high cleaning standards and helping reduce the spread of illness. Successful applicants will work as part of a team and may be required to undertake duties alongside existing cleaning staff, depending on operational needs. Cleaning shifts will be negotiated, with split shifts being common across sites.
Applicants will be contacted directly by schools as vacancies arise.
About The Role
As the Cleaner, you will:
* Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.
* Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.
The Cleaner reports to the school Principal or nominated delegate. In a non-school location the cleaner reports directly to the Site Manager.
Your Responsibilities
As the Cleaner, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a cover letter identifying availability for split shift and skills relevant to the position.
* Attach a copy of any mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )