Kimberley Park State School is seeking a reliable Cleaner to join our experienced team and help maintain the clean, safe, and welcoming school environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role is essential in supporting the daily operations of the school by ensuring all areas are hygienic and well-presented. This is a temporary part-time position (0.79 FTE or 56 hours per fortnight, Monday to Thursday - split shifts.) for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

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

About Us:

Kimberley Park State School was opened in 1985 and has a reputation of being a leading school in the Logan district. Our school has approximately 750 students enrolled from Prep to Year 6.

We offer a Program of Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Robotics, Music, Performing arts and Physical education, with a large range of opportunities for extension and enrichment. Our other signature programs include Japanese (Language and Culture studies Prep to Year 6), Visual arts (Prep to Year 6 program) and excellence in Instrumental music.

Our vision: every child successful - ready for the future.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform general cleaning duties across the school, including surfaces, furniture, windows, toilets, sick bays, and floors, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor areas through tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, hosing, rubbish removal, graffiti cleaning, and cobweb/mildew control.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and manage consumables in consultation with the Principal/Business Manager.
• Support school security by locking/unlocking buildings and activating or disarming security systems as required.
• Liaise with school leadership to report maintenance, safety, and security issues, and direct visitors to appropriate personnel.

Highly desirable skills and experience:

• Previous cleaning experience, particularly in a school or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive approach to tasks.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 1-pg 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. 

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

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
  
  SER683084_26E - Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description