Are you a meticulous and dedicated cleaner looking to make a real difference?

Join the Feluga State School team and play a vital role in creating an efficient, effective, and welcoming environment for our site. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality cleaning support, ensuring all duties are completed to an excellent standard as part of our approved school cleaning program.

We are seeking a permanent part-time Cleaner to join our friendly team at 0.56 FTE and 42.5 hours per fortnight, so if you take pride in your work and are committed to maintaining a sparkling and functional space, we encourage you to apply!

About Feluga State School

Feluga State School is community orientated which demonstrates a holistic view of student learning and wellbeing. We believe students should be active, confident, critical and creative thinkers. Therefore, as a community we strive to ensure all students are engaged in a challenging, differentiated, and inclusive academic environment where there is a strong focus on student wellbeing, student voice and every student succeeding.

We are looking for an individual who takes pride in their work, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and shows a high level of reliability. The candidate must be able to work effectively independently and connect with staff as part of our school team. Your skills and commitment will contribute to the effective operation and environment of the school.

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 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
  OR;
• 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 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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )