EOI - Cleaner - The Gap State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gap State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, is seeking a reliable Cleaner to maintain a safe and hygienic learning environment. The role involves cleaning classrooms, facilities and outdoor spaces with a proactive team approach.

Training will be provided as needed. This is a temporary Expressions of Interest vacancy with potential extensions not exceeding 12 months; applicants must be current Queensland Government employees to be eligible.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and hygiene within an educational setting.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Reliable, proactive team member with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, facilities, and outdoor areas to maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
• Clean high-touch surfaces, toilets, and common areas.
• Remove rubbish and maintain general cleanliness across the school.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

EOI - Cleaner - The Gap State High School

Queensland Department of Education – The Gap QLD

An exciting opportunity exists at The Gap State High School for a dynamic individual to fill a Cleaner position. We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable team member with a proactive approach to maintaining clean, safe and hygienic learning environments, with training provided as needed.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

At The Gap State High School, we believe in learners who flourish. Our students are encouraged to think big, step up, pay it forward and be kind. By helping our students to reflect and build their self-efficacy we create life long, flourishing learners who experience academic success.

Your role:

As a Cleaner, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic learning environment across the school by providing high-quality cleaning services to classrooms, facilities and outdoor areas. You will work as part of a team within a larger cleaning workforce, collaborating with colleagues to ensure allocated areas and buildings across the school are well maintained.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning windows, glass surfaces, doorknobs, taps, sinks, and other high-touch areas.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, sick bays, and other hygiene-sensitive areas.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, and general cleaning of classrooms, offices, and communal spaces.
• Floor maintenance including mopping, buffing, stripping, and polishing of vinyl and timber surfaces.
• Cleaning outdoor areas including paved surfaces, concrete, and surrounding school grounds.
• Removing rubbish, litter, and debris, including clearing drains and gutters as required.
• Dusting furniture, equipment, blinds, and fans in student and staff areas.
• Assisting with cobweb and mildew removal using appropriate equipment.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or security concerns to the Business Manager or delegated staff.
• Locking and unlocking buildings and activating/deactivating security systems as required.
• Supporting safe, clean, and hygienic learning environments across the school.
• Undertaking other cleaning duties as directed by the Principal, Business Manager, or nominated delegate.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.