Cleaning Officer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine, Collinsville, Bowen; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Working Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum

15 Days Personal Leave per annum

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Up to 12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team in Bowen. The role maintains council facilities to a high standard and supports a safe, welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Experience in commercial cleaning and a C Class Driver Licence are required, with a commitment to safety and teamwork. Benefits include a 9‑day fortnight, substantial leave, and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Commercial cleaning experience.
• The physical capability to undertake the manual requirements of the role.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service. ???????

Responsibilities

• Cleaning public amenities and facilities in accordance with approved cleaning schedules.
• Undertaking minor maintenance and repair work, including graffiti removal and replacement of facility fittings.
• Carrying out general labouring duties, including litter control and small plant operation.
• Reporting repairs, faults and maintenance requirements.
• Completing daily records, timesheets and equipment checks.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the cleaning program.

Job description

Permanent / Full Time - Bowen

$71,971.55 per annum to $73,543.67 per annum

About The Role:

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking applications for a Cleaning Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team in Bowen.This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining Council's public amenities and facilities to a high standard of cleanliness, presentation and functionality, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Your Impact:

• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of Council-operated public amenities and facilities.
• Contribute to a positive experience for residents and visitors through quality service delivery.
• Assist in ensuring public facilities remain safe, functional and well maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Cleaning public amenities and facilities in accordance with approved cleaning schedules.
• Undertaking minor maintenance and repair work, including graffiti removal and replacement of facility fittings.
• Carrying out general labouring duties, including litter control and small plant operation.
• Reporting repairs, faults and maintenance requirements.
• Completing daily records, timesheets and equipment checks.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the cleaning program.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Commercial cleaning experience.
• The physical capability to undertake the manual requirements of the role.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service. ???????

What Council Offers:

• 9 Day Working Fortnight
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum
• 15 Days Personal Leave per annum
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Up to 12% Superannuation
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications close:09-Sep-2026 11:30 pm

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