Cleaner - Inala State School

Inala State School is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the team as temporary part time (0.84FTE) cleaner from 17 May 2024 to 14 April 2025 unless otherwise determined. You will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support and 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.

Salary advertised is equivalent to 1 FTE. This is a split shift position requiring starts between 6am and 6pm

About Inala State School

Inala State School was established in 1955 and provides high quality education to students in the local area.  Our school motto 'Through Knowledge we Grow' and our school expectations being 'Responsible, Respectful Learners', are deeply embedded across the school community. 

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.

Your Role

• 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.

Security

• Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.

Liaison

• Liaise with Principal/Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.
• Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Manager or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds).
• Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required.

Interested? 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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )