Cleaner

Banana Shire Council; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a part-time cleaner for Moura Museum and Library facilities. You will perform daily cleaning of offices and amenities, handle chemicals safely, monitor stock, and report any damage or faults.

This role supports council operations and public spaces within the Moura complex. The successful candidate will have a Cert III in Cleaning Operations and proven experience in commercial cleaning, with strong attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in commercial cleaning and the safe use of commercial cleaning products.
• Sound level of oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the cleaning of Council facilities including offices and amenities.
• Use and store chemicals in accordance with Council policies and legislative requirements.
• Monitor supplies.
• Report damaged or broken fixtures, furniture, and fittings.
• Perform labouring duties as required.
• Operate various equipment and plant for cleaning purposes at designated facilities.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults found.
• Maintain vehicle in accordance with Council procedures.
• Prepare daily written reports of status of works undertaken.
• Respond to internal and external customer requests as required.
• Conduct and participate in toolbox and team meetings.
• Complete and maintain administrative records e.g. timesheets.
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations.
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets.
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required.
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required.
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

Skills

Commercial cleaning

Oral and written communication

Autonomy

EEO and WHS

Education

Cert III Cleaning Operations

Job description

Participate in the daily cleaning activities of the Moura Museum and Library building and amenities in accordance with Council policies, the requirements of the community and industry standards.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake the cleaning of Council facilities including offices and amenities
• Use and store chemicals in accordance with Council policies and legislative requirements
• Monitor supplies
• Report damaged or broken fixtures, furniture, and fittings
• Perform labouring duties as required
• Operate various equipment and plant for cleaning purposes at designated facilities
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults found
• Maintain vehicle in accordance with Council procedures
• Prepare daily written reports of status of works undertaken
• Respond to internal and external customer requests as required
• Conduct and participate in toolbox and team meetings
• Complete and maintain administrative records e.g. timesheets
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory:

• Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Queensland Working with Children Check
• Queensland Construction White Card (General Safety Induction). Ongoing Training requirements:
• Chemical Handling Training
• Cert III Cleaning Operations.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Demonstrated experience in commercial cleaning and the safe use of commercial cleaning products
• Sound level of oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously and contribute to continuous improvement
• Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.