Cleaner - Ridgeview Special School

Queensland Government; Logan City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Cleaner for a new foundation school in Logan City. You will maintain cleanliness across classrooms, therapy spaces and administration areas, while upholding high hygiene standards and safety practices.

Work with a facilities team to support events and ensure safe, welcoming learning environments for students, staff and visitors from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and clean to high standards.
• Strong work ethic with reliability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, therapy and administration spaces, staff facilities and shared areas.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation across buildings and grounds.
• Follow safe work practices and proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or cleanliness concerns.
• Assist with preparing facilities for school and community events.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

About Us:Opening in 2027, our school is being created to provide an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment where every student is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.We are committed to meaningful learning, strong partnerships with families and creating a culture of belonging for all students.About the Role:As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across the school.You will work collaboratively with colleagues as part of our facilities team to provide safe, accessible and well-maintained learning and working environments for students, staff, families and visitors.Key Responsibilities Include:Cleaning classrooms, therapy and specialist learning spaces, administration areas, staff facilities, amenities and shared spaces.Maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation across school buildings and grounds.Following safe work practices and the appropriate use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.Identifying and reporting maintenance, safety or cleanliness concerns.Assisting with the preparation and presentation of facilities for school and community events as required.Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure cleaning schedules and priorities are met.Supporting the establishment of school procedures, practices and expectations during the foundation phase.Contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports students with diverse learning and support needs.About You:We are seeking individuals who:Take pride in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments.Demonstrate reliability, initiative and a strong work ethic.Have a keen eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness.Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Are adaptable and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.Demonstrate a commitment to workplace health and safety.Value inclusion, diversity and respectful relationships.Embrace the opportunity to help build a new school community from its foundation.As part of a unique co-located campus with Corymbia Reserve State High School, you will also contribute to our shared vision of Two Schools, One Community, helping to create an environment where collaboration, belonging and community pride can flourish.What We OfferThe rare opportunity to be part of a foundation school facilities team.A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.The chance to make a lasting impact on students, staff, families and the wider community.The opportunity to help bring our vision of Two Schools, One Community to life through our partnership with Corymbia Reserve State High School.Why Join Us?Joining a foundation school provides a rare opportunity to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up. Every staff member contributes to shaping the culture, systems, traditions and community partnerships that will define the school for years to come. As part of our foundational facilities team, your work as a Cleaner will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming school community where students can thrive, staff can do their best work, and families feel valued, connected and supported from day one.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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.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 acceptedThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.