Woongoolba State School is seeking a cleaner to join the team!
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.66FTE), 50 hours per fortnight until 16 October 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Woongoolba State School:

At Woongoolba State School, we believe in creating an environment that fosters not just academic growth but also a sense of belonging and connection within our close-knit country-like community nestled amongst the cane fields of South East Queensland and only minutes away from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

About the Role:

As a Cleaner you will work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver high-quality cleaning services across classrooms, administration areas, amenities and other school facilities.

Split shifts are required, consisting of an early morning shift and an afternoon shift with the breakdown of hours as follows: Monday 5.5Hrs; Tuesday 5.5Hrs; Wednesday 3Hrs; Thursday 5.5Hrs; Friday 5.5Hrs. Plus ADO. Hours and the spread of hours over the week are flexible.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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, sweeping and vacuuming.
• Removal of graffiti.
• Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

Security

• Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.

Liaison

• Liaise with Principal/Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.
• Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Manager or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds).
• Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required.

Other responsibilities (as required)

• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

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.  

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.

• SER696081_26T - Role Description (PDF, 276KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants