Cleaner - St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Position: Cleaner
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time
Hours per week: 15 to 30 hours a week (hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant)
Hourly Rate: $31.20 to $32.19 (pending experience) + toilet cleaning allowance
Applications Close: Monday, 24 November 2025 (unless filled prior)

About us

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is situated in West Bundaberg and accepts enrolments from the whole Bundaberg district. We are proud to be a part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, and are closely aligned to the Bundaberg parish, which encompasses the whole Bundaberg region.

Increasing enrolments have allowed the school to continually improve the opportunities we provide for our students. However, the school has retained its intimate, 'family-like' atmosphere through the efforts of our very active parent community in partnership with staff.

St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational three stream school catering for over 500 students from Prep to Year 6. Our school has a dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality education through innovative and data-informed teaching and learning programs that will support the academic, spiritual and emotional needs of every student.

Your Role

Applications are invited for the term-time (15 to 30 hpw as negotiated) continuing position of Cleaner, commencing as soon as able or as negotiated with the successful applicant. 

The cleaner will contribute to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of cleaning support to the school administration. The cleaner will ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained and that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by the nominee and in accordance with the school cleaning program.

About you

The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. 

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 1
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75% 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kim Hard, Principal, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg on
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Monday, 24 November 2025 (unless filled prior)

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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