Cleaner - Bribie Island State High School

About Bribie Island State High School
Bribie Island State High School is a co-educational secondary school located on an Island with a population of approximately 18,500, situated 100 kilometres north of Queensland's capital city. The school opened its doors to its first student intake on January 23, 1989 with 300 students. We now have a school population of over 1,100 students and 100 employees.
Bribie Island State High School enjoys a strong reputation for quality education. We seek to provide a rewarding and engaging education for all students. The schools' vision is to be a leader in secondary education, through the provision of the best value education for Island families, responsive to their needs and aspirations. We have close working relationships with the two primary schools on the island, Bribie Island State School and Banksia Beach State School, including secondary transition programs.
About the Role
The purpose of a Cleaner at BISHS is to increase positive outcome for our staff and students.
The presence of a day cleaner on our premises is essential for maintaining a clean and orderly environment throughout the school day, which has several significant benefits for our students and staff.
Promoting a Positive School Culture in a clean and well-maintained school environment contributes to a positive school culture. When students and staff are in a clean space, they are more likely to take pride in their surroundings and less likely to contribute to mess and damage. This fosters a sense of responsibility and respect within our school community.
Enhancing Health and Safety with regular cleaning throughout the day ensures that high-traffic areas such as amenity blocks remain hygienic. This is crucial for preventing the spread of germs and maintaining the overall health and well-being of our students and staff.
Immediate response to issues by having a Cleaner allows for immediate attention to any cleanliness concerns that arise during school hours. Spills, messes, picking up rubbish and minor damages can be addressed promptly, preventing them from becoming larger problems or safety hazards.
**Responsibilities include**:

- Cleaning 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.
- Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
- Cleaning of concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces.
- Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings.
- Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.
- Hosing.
- Removal of graffiti.
- Sweeping and vacuuming.
- Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
- Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

**A mandatory requirement of this role is**:

- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, registered health practitioners working within their professional capacity must hold valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at all times during their employment for the purpose of satisfying the exemption requirements of the Act.

**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

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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