School Cleaner

St Hilda's; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

St Hilda’s School on the Gold Coast seeks reliable cleaners for morning shifts and weekend work to maintain a clean and safe school environment.

Roles include classroom, boarding house, and facilities cleaning with attention to safety and hygiene. Applicants should be fit, punctual, and able to follow directions; trainin g and supervision provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in schools or commercial settings is preferred.
• Reliability, punctuality and honesty are essential.
• Willingness to follow instructions and take feedback.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to help others and be a collaborative team member.
• Physically fit to perform manual cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, boarding houses, bathrooms, corridors and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and dust surfaces; replace liners in bins.
• Sanitise high-touch areas and restock bathroom supplies.
• Handle outdoor cleaning tasks including leaf blowing and gurneying pathways.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to management.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Honesty

Follow instructions

Time management

Team player

Physical fitness

Using leaf blowers

Pressure hoses

Tools

Leaf blowers

Pressure hoses

Job description

School CleanersMultiple Opportunities - 2 to 3 days/weekMonday to Friday 5.00am – 8.30amSaturday approx. 7.00am – 11.00amSt Hilda’s School | Gold Coast | QueenslandPositions available to commence now, and 2027 startSt Hilda’s School, Gold Coast invites applications from reliable and thorough cleaners to join our school team. You'll play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

About Us

Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, we are one of Australia’s leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, St Hilda’s School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

About the Position

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Cleaning classrooms, boarding houses, bathrooms, corridors, and common areas, emptying bins and replacing liners, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, dusting surfaces and wiping down desks, sanitising high-touch areas including door handles and light switches, restocking bathroom supplies and cleaning products, sweeping, leaf blowing and gurneying pathways, courtyards, stairs, walkways and outdoor areas, removing cobwebs from building exteriors, eaves, and covered areas, reporting maintenance issues or safety hazards to management, and following all health and safety protocols.

About You

• Previous cleaning experience (school or commercial settings preferred but not essential)
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Reliability, punctuality and honesty
• Willingness to follow instruction, seek and receive feedback
• Ability to work independently in a designated work run area and manage time effectively
• Willingness to pitch in and help others
• Physical fitness to perform manual tasks including lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, standing for extended periods, walking on uneven ground and up/downstairs
• Ability to use cleaning equipment such as leaf blowers and pressure hoses
• Collaborative team player who contributes to school community.

Why Join St Hilda’s School?

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff on-site parking, access to Fitness Passport, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite co-located Early Learning Centre at very reasonable rates, providing peace of mind and proximity for staff with young families.

As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work for St Hilda’s School
• A full Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• If you hold a visa, please provide a copy of your visa grant notice, or a VEVO confirmation showing your current visa status and any conditions relevant to your working rights.

Applications should be submitted by 8am Friday 11 September 2026.

Applications will be reviewed once received. St Hilda’s School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early

Any questions about the position should be directed to Richard Wood, Operations Manager – [e-mail]

Applications are to be submitted through the online recruitment platforms and not emailed directly.