Cleaner - Leichardt Special School

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leichhardt Special School is opening in 2027 and seeks a reliable Cleaner to join our foundation team, helping establish a welcoming, clean and safe learning environment from day one. As a Cleaner, you will maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control across classrooms and facilities, operate cleaning equipment safely, and report any maintenance or safety concerns.

You will work with the school team to support health, wellbeing and inclusivity for students with diverse needs, and

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within educational settings.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general cleaning duties across classrooms, administration areas, amenities and shared facilities.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
• Safely operating cleaning equipment and handling cleaning products in compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance, safety or cleaning-related concerns.
• Working collaboratively with the school team to maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-focused

Flexible

Safety awareness

Infection control

Job description

Leichhardt Special School is a new state special school opening in 2027, providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with diverse learning needs.

We are seeking a reliable, motivated and dedicated Cleaner to join our foundation team and contribute to establishing a welcoming, clean and safe school environment from day one.

As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across our modern school facilities, supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.

About Us

Leichhardt Special School is being delivered to relieve enrolment pressure at Ipswich West Special School.

Leichhardt Special School, adjoining Leichhardt State School, will increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief in the local school network. The first stage of the new primary special school is scheduled to open in Term 1 2027.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Undertaking general cleaning duties across classrooms, administration areas, amenities and shared facilities.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Safely operating cleaning equipment and handling cleaning products in compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance, safety or cleaning-related concerns.
• Working collaboratively with the school team to maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates attention to detail and has a positive, flexible and team-focused approach. An understanding of the importance of maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for students with diverse needs will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the foundation team at Leichhardt Special School and contribute to building a positive school culture guided by our values of Safe, Respectful, Learner.

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.

Occupational group

Education & Training