Join our dedicated team as a Cleaner and play an important role in creating a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. As a valued team member, you will deliver high-quality cleaning services that support a positive learning environment and ensure school facilities are maintained to a high standard. We are seeking a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in their work and is committed to excellence in service delivery.

This position is being offered on a Temporary Part-Time basis (0.80 FTE), 61 hours per fortnight until 25 January 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School

Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre is an Education Queensland day visit Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre where primary-aged children connect with nature and learn through story. Nestled in the beautiful leafy surrounds of Pullenvale in west Brisbane, our unique Centre boasts historical buildings and landscaped areas which inspire our visitors and enrich learning.

As part of a dynamic and supportive team, we believe that our cleaner plays a vital role in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming learning environments for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for applicants who take pride in their work, have a strong attention to detail, can work independently and as part of a team, and are committed to maintaining high cleaning standards that are required in educational settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a vibrant and caring community. 

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining clean, safe and welcoming learning spaces across the Centre, including a small theatre, historical spaces, offices, amenities and outdoor areas
• Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities.
• 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.
• Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.

Security

• Locking and unlocking buildings.

Liaison

• Liaising with Principal/Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.
• Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Manager or Unit Support Officer.
• Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required. 

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.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description  

Contact Name: Alicia Laidlaw, Principal (07) 3374 1002   

Closing Date:  Tueday, 07 July 2026

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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR693231_26T - Role Description (PDF, 381KB)
  Role Description