An exciting opportunity exists at The Gap State High School for a dynamic individual to fill a Cleaner position. 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.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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 life long, flourishing learners who experience academic success.

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.
• Undertaking other cleaning duties as directed by the Principal, Business Manager, or nominated delegate.

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 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

• MNR704254_26E - Role Description (PDF, 277KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants