Council Cleaner

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference

What we offer:

• Based on Division 10, Warraber Island
• Full Time, Permanent (Monday - Friday)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Uniforms
• Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Welcome to Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC). We're looking for a full time Council Cleaner to join our team at Division 10, Warraber Island. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Council Workplaces, Accommodation, Amenities and other Council facilities in a clean, tidy and useable condition.

Key Tasks:

• Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities.
• Cleaning and santising sinks and fridges.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Cleaning facility entrances
• Disposal of rubbish and litter control
• Vaccuuming, sweeping and mopping facilities.

General cleaning tasks will involve but not be limited to:

• Cleaning windows, glass doors, pictures, doorknobs, glassware, wooden doors and cupboards etc.
• Cleaning sinks and drinking fountains.
• Sinks, Showers, Baths free of bacteria, soilage, staining and scale.
• Cleaning ceiling/wall fans and air-conditioning filters.
• Toilet holders clean and sanitised.
• Dusting high and low.
• All surfaces free from dust, bacteria and soilage.
• Rubbish containers to be emptied and sanitised.
• Fridges clean/sanitised and defrosted.
• Glass clean and smear free.
• Vacuuming - all floors free of visible dirt and debris.
• Static Mop - all floor surfaces free of dust and litter.
• Wet mop floor and skirtings to be free of soilage, bacteria, grease and marks.
• Maintain stock inventory.

Council Accommodation:

• Check daily for visitor accommodation.
• Distribute linen, towels and room supplies.
• Make beds.
• Restock room supplies such as tea & coffee, soaps, shampoos.
• Wash and dry dirty linen.
• Check all appliances in rooms/kitchen are in working order.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who shares our values of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum (1) year practical experience and/or knowledge in industrial cleaning procedures and techniques and materials used.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An open C class Queensland Drivers Licence would be highly desirable.
• Workplace Health and Safety and Chemical preferred but not essential.

Applying:

Candidates will need to download the Position Description and provide a cover letter and updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and qualifications are most relevant ot the postition by Friday, 10th October 2025.

If you think you meet most, but not all, of the criteria we encourage you to still put in an application or call to discuss.

People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who may have questions or concerns about the recruitment process or working with Council are encouraged to reach out and will be put in contact with our People and Wellbeing Team.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contact:

Olive Lui, Divisional Manager on