Begonia State School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and organised person to join their team as a Cleaner on a permanent part-time basis. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful applicant to contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support, while ensuring that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard.

This is a part-time opportunity: 31 hours per fortnight (0.41 FTE)

Job details

About our school:

What makes Begonia State School so special? Is it the committed staff, our strong community or the students themselves?

The answer is all of the above!

We aim to provide a supportive school environment in which individual differences are acknowledged and valued. Providing a supportive learning environment for all students is a privilege that we continually strive to maintain. Currently we have an enrolment of 10 students in Kindergarten to Year 6.

Your role:

Responsibilities include (but 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.
• 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.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

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.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR639909_25P - Role Description (PDF, 196KB)
  Role Description