As a Cleaner at Coomera State Special School, you will help create safe, hygienic, and welcoming learning environments that support the wellbeing of students with diverse needs.

This role is essential to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and care that our school is known for, and you’ll be part of a supportive team working together to provide the best for our students.

Apply now to play a key role in keeping our school clean, safe, and ready for learning.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Full-Time role and a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.74FTE), 56.5 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Coomera State Special School is a rapidly growing specialist school that takes pride in providing safe, clean, and welcoming environments for students with diverse and complex needs. 

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced but structured — cleaning schedules are consistent, but the school environment is dynamic and requires flexibility.
• Student-centred — classrooms take priority, and all cleaning decisions support safety and readiness for learning.
• Supportive and collaborative — cleaners work as a team, communicate throughout shifts, and help each other when needed.
• High-standard and accountable — expectations are clear, and we take pride in delivering a consistent and professional service.
• Respectful and inclusive — we value kindness, communication, and teamwork.
• You'll be joining a team that is respectful, reliable, and genuinely committed to caring for the spaces our students use every day. Leadership is approachable, fair, and solution-focused — expectations are clear, and support is always available.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Cleaners play a crucial role in supporting student learning, safety, and dignity — they are essential members of the school community.

Responsibilities include:

• Clean and maintain assigned school areas to a high standard, ensuring classrooms, amenities, and shared spaces are safe, hygienic, and ready for students each day.
• Follow established cleaning schedules, checklists, and routines — including morning readiness tasks and afternoon reset tasks.
• Perform tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, wiping surfaces, emptying bins, cleaning amenities, spot cleaning walls/doors, and replenishing supplies.
• Maintain cleaning equipment safely and report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Support whole-school hygiene standards by following infection control practices and using appropriate PPE and chemicals correctly.
• Work efficiently within the allocated timeframes, prioritising tasks that support learning environments (e.g., classrooms before admin/non-teaching areas).
• Contribute to a safe school environment by reporting concerns and adhering to all WHS and departmental procedures.
• Communicate respectfully with colleagues and leadership, and work collaboratively as part of a large cleaning team.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. 

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Proven reliability — consistently attends rostered shifts and completes tasks to required standards.
• Experience in commercial or school cleaning, or the ability to quickly learn cleaning routines and expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining safe, hygienic student spaces.
• Ability to follow schedules, work independently, and stay productive without supervision.
• Understanding of basic workplace health and safety practices, including safe chemical handling (training provided if needed).
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Physically capable of performing repetitive tasks, lifting, bending, and being on feet for extended periods.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience:

• Previous school cleaning experience or experience in a special school environment.
• Knowledge of Education Queensland cleaning standards or similar public-sector cleaning frameworks.
• Experience with infection control procedures, biohazard cleaning, or supporting high-needs environments.
• Confidence using QR codes, basic digital checklists, or simple reporting apps (you can tailor depending on what you're implementing).
• First aid, CPR, or other relevant training.
• A proactive approach — someone who notices issues and raises them early.

Submit Your Application:

• 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER671959_25P Role Description (PDF, 198KB)
  Role Description