Cleaner - the gap state high school

An exciting opportunity exists at The Gap State High School for a permanent Cleaner position. The role is part-time (0.79FTE), 35 hours per week over five days (Monday to Friday) in split shifts. We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable team member with a proactive approach to maintaining clean, safe and hygienic learning environments, with training provided as needed.

About Us

At The Gap State High School, we believe in learners who flourish. Our students are encouraged to think big, step up, pay it forward and be kind. By helping our students to reflect and build their self‐efficacy we create lifelong, flourishing learners who experience academic success. The Gap High has a history of strong academic performances, with students consistently achieving well above state and national benchmarks. The school is nestled on an attractive sloping site in the picturesque foothills of Mt Coot‐tha and the grounds provide a pleasant environment for students and teachers alike.

Your Role

As a Cleaner, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic learning environment across the school by providing high‐quality cleaning services to classrooms, facilities and outdoor areas. You will work as part of a team within a larger cleaning workforce, collaborating with colleagues to ensure allocated areas and buildings across the school are well maintained.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Cleaning windows, glass surfaces, doorknobs, taps, sinks, and other high‐touch areas.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, sick bays, and other hygiene‐sensitive areas.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning of classrooms, offices, and communal spaces.
• Floor maintenance including mopping, buffing, stripping, and polishing of vinyl and timber surfaces.
• Cleaning outdoor areas including paved surfaces, concrete, and surrounding school grounds.
• Removing rubbish, litter, and debris, including clearing drains and gutters as required.
• Dusting furniture, equipment, blinds, and fans in student and staff areas.
• Assisting with cobweb and mildew removal using appropriate equipment.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or security concerns to the Business Manager or delegated staff.
• Locking and unlocking buildings and activating/deactivating security systems as required.
• Supporting safe, clean, and hygienic learning environments across the school.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply

• 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.
• Attach evidence of the 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.

Occupational group: Education & Training.