Cleaner - Clover Hill State School

About the School

Clover Hill State School is a vibrant, high-performing school where the motto "Expect Excellence" is lived every day. Led by Principal Martine Gill, the school is renowned for delivering a quality, evidence-informed education rooted in high expectations, expert teaching, and a strong focus on the whole child. Students are known, valued, and challenged from their very first day, in an environment that balances academic excellence with emotional wellbeing, creativity, sport, and character development. With dynamic classrooms, outstanding extracurricular programs in Dance, STEM, Music, and sport, and a strong partnership with families, Clover Hill nurtures confident, capable learners ready to thrive.

About the Role

As a Cleaner, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the site by delivering a high standard of cleaning support. Your responsibilities will contribute to the efficient and effective daily operations, ensuring all tasks are carried out to a high standard as outlined by your supervisor and in line with the approved school cleaning program.

We currently have two permanent positions available:

One full-time permanent role

One part-time permanent role, working 56 hours per fortnight (0.74 FTE)

These positions operate on a split shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. During the first week of school holidays, cleaning shifts will transition to straight shifts, offering a consistent and structured work pattern.

Your Responsibilities

As the Cleaner, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, staff rooms, offices, and communal areas
Dust and polish surfaces, furniture, and fixtures
Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors
Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately
Refill soap, hand sanitizers, toilet paper, and other hygiene supplies
Deep clean specific areas during school holiday cleans or as needed
Clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors
Follow health and safety procedures at all times
Report any repairs or hazards to the Site Manager
Secure the premises after cleaning e.g. locking doors, windows, checking lights and air conditioners are turned off and turning on alarms
Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required
Knowledge of cleaning products and safe handling of chemicals
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Good time management and reliability
Physical ability to carry out the job e.g. lifting, bending, standing for long periods
Awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training may be provided

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).

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.

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