Mossman State High School are accepting applications for a self-motivated and committed School Cleaner to join the team on a permanent, part-time basis, working split shifts at 60 hours and 0.79FTE per fortnight.

The position focus is providing a high level of cleaning. You will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school, reporting to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate. You will ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard, follow set instructions and have independence to perform a variety of day to day services that are routine in nature.

About Mossman State High School

Mossman State High School offers a nurturing and disciplined learning environment for all students. We have high expectations of our students and work together with parents and the wider community to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to achieve their best. This enables students to recognise their worth as well as the significant contribution they can make to their community and society.

Our extensive academic curriculum provides students with many opportunities to achieve success and to excel. We also provide a wide range of vocational education and training opportunities that allow students to gain qualifications to enter the workforce.

We have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and caring for our students. Our school and wider community have a strong sense of pride in our school and our students. We have high expectations for our students and reinforce traditional values based on respect for self and others.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The role involves a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties aimed at ensuring a clean and safe school environment. Responsibilities include cleaning windows, doors, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, and cupboards, as well as sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays. It also includes maintaining equipment, controlling cobwebs and mildew using extendable tools, and cleaning various surfaces such as concrete, bitumen, asphalt, and paved areas. Other cleaning tasks include dusting furniture and equipment, sweeping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, and maintaining vinyl and timber floors, including buffing, stripping, and polishing.
• Security-related tasks include activating and deactivating school security systems, and locking or unlocking buildings as needed. The role also involves liaising with the Principal or Business Manager regarding the purchase and replacement of cleaning materials. Additionally, the person in this role will report security, safety, or damage concerns to the Principal, Business Manager, or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds) and refer members of the public to the relevant school personnel.
• Other duties include the disposal of rubbish and litter control, removal of materials from drains and gutters, and performing any other appropriate cleaning tasks as directed by the Principal or Business Manager. The position may require taking on additional suitable responsibilities consistent with the role, as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).