18th July, 2025
Facilities Cleaner
Casual
Our Region
Ingham is uniquely positioned just over an hour north of Townsville and approximately three hours south of Cairns and is within the tropical paradise of the Hinchinbrook Shire. With Ingham at its centre, the region is surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, giant waterfalls, the Great Barrier Reef, wild beaches and tropical islands. It’s a place where breathtaking scenery, unique wildlife, world-class fishing experiences, delicious, locally sourced food, inspirational art and 60,000 years of culture are all weaved into one incredible story: The Hinchinbrook Way.
Our Council
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is proud to be one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of around 200 people working across technical, administrative, operational, and senior management roles. We’re committed to creating a fair, flexible, and supportive workplace where our staff can thrive while enjoying the unique attractions and vibrant community life of Hinchinbrook. With benefits such as a nine-day fortnight for most roles, generous superannuation, and leave entitlements, we offer opportunities to grow your career while embracing the lifestyle you love. By joining us, you’ll be part of an organisation that values its people, promotes collaboration, and strives to make a lasting, positive impact on the Hinchinbrook community.
What Council Offers:
- Casual hours
- Up to 12% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
- Annual Flu vaccinations + Skin Checks
- PPE supplied
This is a great opportunity to join Council as a Casual Cleaner, where the key focus of the role is to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of council buildings and facilities. You’ll play an important role in creating safe, hygienic, and welcoming spaces for the community. With flexible hours and a supportive team, this role offers valuable experience and the chance to contribute to your local community.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that you provide a high standard of cleaning to your day to day work to deliver a clean, hygienic, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for Council employees and members of the public;
- General housekeeping including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning glass surfaces, rubbish disposal/collection and restocking of consumables;
- General cleaning of staff amenities including kitchenettes, toilets and offices.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and takes pride in maintaining clean and safe environments. They have good attention to detail, work well independently or as part of a team, and are committed to providing high-quality cleaning services. Experience in commercial or facility cleaning is desirable, but not essential.
Key Selection Criteria
If our values resonate with you ‘Opportunity, Respect, Strength and Accountability’ and you possess the following qualifications and experience, read below about how to apply:
- Ability to deliver high-quality work to keep Council spaces clean, safe, hygienic, and visually appealing for staff and the public;
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling, including accurately mixing chemicals according to instructions;
- Self-motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a team;
- Strong customer service skills, with a focus on providing excellent service;
- Good organisational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines , and plan your own work effectively;
- Possession of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence (or equivalent) essential.
- Experience using small equipment such as pressure cleaners, mowers, or basic power tools;
- Previous experience in commercial or public cleaning highly desirable;
- Certificate II in Cleaning Operations (or similar) is highly regarded; and
- Current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
General Salary Information
Casual rate $38.31 per hour including allowances plus superannuation.
The Selection Process
We welcome candidates to inform us of any adjustments they may need to ensure a supportive and inclusive recruitment experience and workplace environment. Hinchinbrook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply.
Celebrating the rich diversity of our community, we are dedicated to attracting and employing people who reflect the community we serve. We value and respect the unique contributions of our employees and are committed to fostering an inclusive and safe workplace where everyone is supported to reach their full potential.
Please note that only individuals with the right to work in Australia are eligible to apply. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred candidate will need to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medical assessments, which may include drug and alcohol testing, to confirm their ability to meet the role's inherent requirements.
How to Apply
- A current resume
- A cover letter addressing the “Our Ideal Candidate” and Key Selection Criteria section (max. 2 pages).
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.
For More Information:
Thank you for your consideration and interest in this position. For a confidential discussion, contact Built Infrastructure Maintenance Team Leader Sarah Kyle on 4776 4715.
