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About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. 

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

We have a Permanent full-time Cleaner position available to join our Operations team at TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge campus. Please note that this advertisement will also establish a talent pool for future employment opportunities as they become available.

As the Cleaner you will be responsible for meeting the daily cleaning requirements of the Region to ensure a clean and hygienic environment is provided to students, staff and the general public.

These positions report to the relevant Operations supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules within classrooms, administration offices, workshops, and toilets.
• Maintain a sound understanding and working knowledge of health and safety legislation, processes and principles, ensuring that:
  • all work is performed safely and in a manner compliant with applicable legislation; and
  • all cleaning materials, hazardous substances and equipment are securely stored and maintained in accordance with documented procedures.
• Actively participate as a member of the Operations team, including attendance and contribution at team meetings and assisting with any other relevant duties, as required.
• Contribute to the success of cultural change within the organisation through promoting and modelling SkillsTech’s core values and Agreed Behaviours and the established TAFE Queensland values of Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility, Showing Initiative, and Safety First. 

How you will be assessed

Within the context of the role description above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to work within a team, make decisions, solve problems, and meet deadlines as required.
2. Demonstrated experience and ability in performing duties of a cleaning nature in a multi-functional organisation, including knowledge of contemporary cleaning practices.
3. Knowledge of, and adherence to, safe work practices and a sound understanding of health and safety practices.
4. Ability to undertake cleaning responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience in a cleaning position; and/or
• Possession of relevant qualifications.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total; and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 5:00pm, Thursday 25 June 2026.

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-551

For further information, please contact:

Luke Prangell,
Operations Coordinator
(07) 3244 0206

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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