Cleaner - Inala State School

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
**About Inala State School**:
Our school is a multi-cultural school, where a diverse range of cultures harmoniously come together to learn. The community is central to the school. Families are welcome, belong and are accepted. We value our diversity. Learners are engaged and inspired to develop a life-long love of learning. All staff remain current and are supported to implement high yield teaching strategies to ensure all students are challenged at an appropriate level to achieve their best.
**About the role**:As the Cleaner, you will**:

- Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.
- Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Cleaning of classrooms - windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards.
- Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays.
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment along with a host of other responsibilities pertinent to the role.
- Cleaning external areas of the school using blower, pressure washer.
- Security - arming and disarming school security systems as required.
- Locking and unlocking of buildings/gates.

**Our ideal applicant would possess these attributes**:

- Education QLD cleaning experience is preferred
- Be available to work split shifts between 6am-6pm, Monday-Friday
- Willingness to acquire proficient computer skills
- High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
- A team player with the ability to perform under direction, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work demands and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated knowledge, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of departmental cleaning policies, practices and procedures used in schools

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