Childcare Centre Cleaner

This is a permanent part-time role, 11am-6pm, Monday-Friday at our Wavell Heights (Brisbane north) childcare centre. Working alongside our team of educators, the successful candidate will be passionate about assisting with the smooth running of the centre by providing cleaning services that are second-to-none.

Our support staff are integral members of our operational teams, specifically responsible for cleaning the childcare facilities, including classrooms, child and adult amenities, common areas and offices.

Maintaining the highest possible standard of cleanliness and hygiene across the centre is paramount, with a strong focus on minimising health risks and maximising the safety of all members of our centre community.

• Above Award wages.
• Equipment, chemicals and uniforms supplied with laundry allowance paid.
• Highly discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.
• Wellness support with Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to FLARE Employee benefits programme.

Building Futures Montessori is south east Queensland's leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights, and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations and affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the "Your Child\'s Day" app.

Our success is driven by best-practice child-care and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly-trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.

Building Futures is committed to being a child safe organisation and has adopted the Queensland Government Statement of Shared Commitment.

With more than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for more than 10 years, you aren't just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive environment.

• Previous experience as a cleaner in an education (school or early childhood) or commercial setting (essential).
• Appropriate knowledge of cleaning products, safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow directions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong Work Health and Safety focus.
• Flexible approach and attitude.
• Paid Blue card or willingness to obtain. Restricted persons need not apply.

Please use the Apply Now button below to submit your application and provide the following when requested:

• Up to Date Resume

Personal Details

• Title *
• First name *
• Last name *
• E-mail *
• Phone *
• Street number *
• Street *
• Street type *
• City, Town or Suburb *
• Postcode or Zipcode *
• Country *
• State, Region or Province *

Do you have the legal right to live and work in Australia? Please note, sponsorship is not available in relation to this position. *

• Yes, I am an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• I have temporary work rights with no restrictions
• I have temporary work rights with restrictions
• Other - please provide details in cover letter

Do you hold any cleaning related formal qualifications? *

• No
• Yes, I hold a Cert I or II in Cleaning Services (or similar)
• Yes, I hold a Cert III or IV in Cleaning Services (or similar)
• Yes, I hold another relevant qualification

How many years of experience do you have as a cleaner in an educational/commercial setting? *

• None
• 1-2 years
• 2-5 years
• More than 5 years

Do you have a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)? *

• Yes, I hold a paid Blue Card
• Yes, I hold a volunteer Blue Card
• No, but I have held a Blue Card in the past
• No, I have never held a Blue Card

How much notice are you required to provide to your current employer?

A family-owned and operated business, Building Futures Montessori operates 3 childcare centres, with locations across the Greater Brisbane Region. Our centres pride themselves as authentic Montessori early learning environments. "Building Futures" is our name and our focus. We aim to build the future of children through caring, respectful, and insightful education programs. Our practice at Building Futures Montessori is inspired and informed by the values, philosophy and methodology of Montessori education. Our beautifully created, inviting environments allow children to learn and grow. Respect underpins all that we do and we view the pathway of each child\'s development as diverse and individual for each child in our care.