Springfield Central State High School is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join our team.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.53FTE), 40 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About Springfield Central State High School

Located in Greater Springfield, approximately 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Springfield Central State High School is a large and vibrant Independent Public School for students in Years 7-12.

Our school prides itself on maintaining a safe, clean and professional learning environment, with high expectations for the presentation of our facilities and the wellbeing of our students and staff. Maintaining these standards is an important part of supporting the workplace health and safety of our school community, ensuring that learning spaces remain welcoming, hygienic and well cared for throughout the school day.

About the Role

As the Cleaner, you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the school by providing a high level of cleaning support and ensuring duties are completed to an acceptable standard in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

School Term Hours: 10:00-2:00pm + ADO
School Holiday Hours: TBC

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Scheduled rotation and thorough cleaning and sanitising of toilets and amenities blocks across the school to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Regular rubbish removal, litter control and clearing debris from drains and gutters.
• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and hosing.
• Cleaning windows, doors, surfaces, furniture, fittings and equipment.
• Cobweb and mildew control using appropriate equipment.
• Graffiti removal to maintain a clean and welcoming school environment.
• Locking and unlocking buildings and activating/disarming security systems as required.
• Reporting maintenance, safety or security concerns to the Principal or Business Manager.
• Liaising regarding cleaning materials and stock requirements.
• Undertaking other appropriate duties as directed.

Skills and Experience

• Be physically capable of manual tasks
• Be committed to upholding safety and hygiene standards
• Have an eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Time management
• Cleaning knowledge and technique
• Reliability and punctuality
• Work independently and follow instructions
• Communication skills

Preferred Attributes

We are seeking someone who:

• Has previous cleaning experience, ideally within a school or similar large facility.
• Can provide a professional referee who can speak to the quality and reliability of their cleaning work.

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

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.

• MSR683959_26T Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants