Cleaner

About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards and the Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.
By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
We have 2x permanent Cleaner positions available to join our Operations team at TAFE Queensland's Acacia Ridge and Eagle Farm Campuses.
As the Cleaner you will be responsible for meeting the daily cleaning requirements of the Region to ensure a clean and hygienic environment is provided to students, staff and the general public.
These positions report to the relevant Operations supervisors.
1x permanent Cleaner position will be based primarily at Acacia Ridge and 1x permanent Cleaner position will be based primarily at Eagle Farm however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules within classrooms, administration offices, workshops, and toilets.
- Maintain a sound understanding and working knowledge of health and safety legislation, processes and principles, ensuring that:

- all work is performed safely and in a manner compliant with applicable legislation; and
- all cleaning materials, hazardous substances and equipment are securely stored and maintained in accordance with documented procedures.
- Actively participate as a member of the Operations team, including attendance and contribution at team meetings and assisting with any other relevant duties, as required.
- Contribute to the success of cultural change within the organisation through promoting and modelling SkillsTech's core values and Agreed Behaviours and the established TAFE Queensland values of Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility, Showing Initiative, and Safety First.

How you will be assessed
Within the context of the role description above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
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- Demonstrated ability to work within a team, make decisions, solve problems, and meet deadlines as required.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in performing duties of a cleaning nature in a multi-functional organisation, including knowledge of contemporary cleaning practices.
- Knowledge of, and adherence to, safe work practices and a sound understanding of health and safety practices.
- Ability to undertake cleaning responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Highly Desirable
- Previous experience in a cleaning position; and/or
- Possession of relevant qualifications.

How to apply
- A detailed resume;
- A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total; and
- The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

**Closing date**: 5:00pm, Friday 8 November 2024.
**Job Reference Number**: TQ2024-1203
**For further information, please contact**:
Jan Ibanez-Blasi, Operations Coordinator