Cleaners ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

3 weeks ago


Cairns Regional, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time

Cleaners

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for Cleaners to join their growing College community in 2026. Full-time, Part-Time and Casual positions are available.

Commencement Date: 19th January 2026 (Negotiable). Casual positions are available for an immediate start.

Employment Types: Full-Time Permanent Positions: 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday – day time Cleaner roster and a split shift roster). Part-Time, Term-Time Permanent Positions: 6 – 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Possible additional hours are available occasionally to cover periods of leave.

Salary Range: Service Staff Schedule Level 1 – $31.17 to $32.17 gross per hour + 12.75% super. (Casual positions: Service Staff Schedule, Level 1 $38.97 to $40.21 gross per hour + 12.75% super)

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 17th October 2025 (unless filled prior)

Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

About the Role

The Cleaner is a member of the Maintenance and Facilities team. Working within the team, they are to provide operational support in the cleaning of the College buildings and surrounds.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

- Carry out cleaning tasks as directed by the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

- Undertake cleaning activities in all areas of the College independently or as a member of a larger cleaning team.

- Manage work time effectively and work with limited supervision to undertake cleaning activities in all areas of the College.

- Work safely and adhering to Work Health and Safety standard codes of practice.

- Read and understand the Safety data sheets (SDS) associated with Cleaning chemicals being used.

- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required based on SDS guidance.

- Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, polishers, blowers and water hoses.

- Sanitising high exposure areas/touchpoints such as door handles, benchtops, refrigerator doors, taps, phones, keyboards and railings.

- Sweeping, mopping and buffing floors.

- Vacuuming carpets and mats.

- Dusting desks, tables, shelves and all other horizontal surfaces.

- Removing litter, rubbish and food waste.

- Emptying and cleaning rubbish bins.

- Cleaning windows, fans, common areas and kitchenettes.

- Removing cobwebs as required.

- Cleaning sinks, basins, toilets and sanitary spaces.

- Monitor and replenish toilet tissue, hand towel and soap dispensers as required.

- Leaving all areas across the College fresh and ready for use.

- Locking and alarming rooms and buildings.

- Reporting defects to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

- Assist the Maintenance and Facilities Manager with the stocktake of cleaning products as required.

- Keep all cleaning store/rooms/trolleys and equipment tidy and clean.

- Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

For further information about the responsibilities, please see the Position Description.

Work Requirements

- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card

- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary

- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

- Access to Employee Assistance Program

- Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquires

Joanne O'Brien, Business Manager
P: 07 4081 7600
E: jobrien3@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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