We are seeking reliable, hardworking and motivated Cleaners to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the school by providing high-quality cleaning services and ensuring all duties are completed to the required standard in accordance with the approved school cleaning program. The positions being offered are 2 Permanent Full -time roles and 1 Permanent Part-Time role (0.20FTE), 16 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About us:

Mackay North State High School is a high performing school with a proven record of academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship excellence. Students who attend Mackay North have the opportunity to excel across a variety of areas and participate in a number of rewarding extra-curricular activities including international and domestic Marching Band tours, performing arts productions, international ANZAC tours and a range of other sporting, academic and cultural excursions.

Mackay North prides itself on the achievement of our students in a range of different fields, and allows all students the opportunity to succeed in their chosen pathway. Our values of respect, resilience and confidence are embedded into our curriculum and delivered and modelled to students by our team of committed teaching and non-teaching staff. Community involvement is strongly encouraged and the dedication of our students is visible both in the classroom and through their involvement in extra-curricular activities. In particular, Mackay North is noted for its Music Excellence program.

Your opportunity:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitise classrooms, offices, toilets and other school facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and maintain floors, windows, furniture and fixtures.
• Remove rubbish, control litter and maintain outdoor areas.
• Clean and maintain equipment and ensure cleaning supplies are adequately stocked.
• Maintain school security by locking/unlocking buildings and operating security systems as required.
• Report safety hazards, damage, security issues and maintenance concerns.
• Perform other cleaning and related duties as directed by the Principal or nominated delegate.

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

About You:

The successful applicant will be someone who:

• Takes pride in maintaining clean, hygienic and well-presented facilities.
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to high cleaning standards.
• Understands the importance of workplace health, safety and hygiene.
• Can follow instructions, established procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Communicates respectfully and professionally with staff, students and visitors.
• Is willing to undertake a variety of cleaning duties and respond to changing site requirements.

Previous cleaning experience and knowledge of cleaning equipment, products and safe work practices would be an advantage.

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 in response to the attached role description.
• 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR704125_26P - Role Description (PDF, 277KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants