About this job
About the School:
Established in 1991, William Ross has provided the education thousands of students have needed to begin their careers or pursue further education. Graduates have access to a variety of post-schooling pathways including university, further training or the workforce. We are situated in Annandale, on the south side of Townsville, North Queensland. The school is well serviced by public transport. Our dedicated staff support and guide our students to achieve success through a holistic approach to education.
About the Role:
School cleaners play a vital role in the school community by reducing the spread of disease through high standards of cleaning practices and keeping the appearance of the school at a high standard. It is the responsibility of school cleaners to deliver a clean and hygienic learning environment for all students.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- All aspects of cleaning and sanitising across a variety of areas - general classrooms and staffrooms, Manual Arts areas, Home Economics areas, Special Education classrooms, Sports and Multi-purpose Halls, Gymnasium, Library and main office areas.
- Maintaining equipment, and appropriate use of chemicals.
- Disposal of rubbish and litter control.
- Securing buildings, and activating and disarming school security systems.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
The successful applicant will have;
- A team player mentality, with excellent time management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- An ability to prioritise tasks and be flexible.
- A proven ability to work independently and harmoniously within a team environment to achieve quality outcomes.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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).
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