Cleaner - Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

9 hours ago

Newman Catholic College Smithfield Cairns QLD, Australia Cairns Full time $62,400 - $64,800 per year


Commencement Date: Monday 1 December 2025 (or as negotiated)

Employment Type: Term-time, Permanent

Salary Range: $31.17 to $32.17 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Friday 14 November 2025

Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education's newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About the Role

The employee appointed to this position will have competency at this level involving the application of knowledge and skills to a limited range of tasks and roles.  There is a specific range of contexts where the choice of actions required is clear.  Competencies are normally used within established routines, methods and procedures that are predictable and judgment against established criteria is also involved.

This position works under direct and/or routine supervision, work is regularly checked, and reviewed on completion.  The position may take the form of general guidance where working in teams is involved and may involve detailed instructions in some situations.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  NCC Cleaner - Position

Work Requirements
  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary (RemServe or SPA)
  • 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • 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.

Enquiries: 

Lauretta Graham - Principal
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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