Cleaner - Coomera State Special School

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

**About Coomera State Special School**:
Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera. With a purpose statement of 'Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of 'Best in Class, 'EveryOne Matters', Kindness always' and 'Seriously Playful'. Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements
- A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
- Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) are our signature pedagogies used to enact the Australian Curriculum
- Intentional collaborative practices, data-based decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
- Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school

**About the Role**:Multiple vacancies available**:

- 2 x 60 hours per fortnight
- 1 x 50 hours per fortnight

You will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will be an enthusiastic person, who takes initiative & pride in your work. The successful applicant/s will be engaged in single or split shifts. The start and finish times will vary, which could be between 4.00am and 6:00pm. If the successful applicant(s) are engaged in split shift arrangement, a split shift allowance will be paid each day a split shift is worked.
**As the Cleaner you will have responsibility for the following**:

- Cleaning windows, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glass doors and cupboards.
- Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bay.
- Cleaning and maintaining cleaning equipment.
- Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
- Cleaning/hosing of concrete, bitumen, & paved surfaces.
- Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.
- Floor maintenance including sweeping, vacuuming, buffing & polishing.
- Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Leadership Team.
- Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
- Liaise with Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.

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

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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).
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