About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Talara Primary College
Talara Primary College, situated in Currimundi on the Sunshine Coast, is a P-6 Education Queensland State Primary School which was opened in 1998. Today Talara Primary College caters for over 1100 keen and enthusiastic students eager to learn. Talara has earned an impressive reputation for its innovative curriculum which is recognised by both the school community and the wider educational community. The school is committed to high standards in all areas of education. It is well served by dedicated, enthusiastic, caring and committed staff who most willingly and ably share their talents and abilities with students and other professionals.
About the Role

As the Cleaner, you will:

• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.
• 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.
• The Cleaner reports to the school Principal or nominated delegate.
• What are the key responsibilities of the 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.

The following skills and attributes, whilst not mandatory, will be highly regarded:

• The ability to work as a team and autonomously as needed within the schools cleaning plan
• Experience using cleaning equipment is an advantage
• Experience with a schools’ chemical management plan is an advantage

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• Attach a 1-page written statement outlining why you believe your skills, experience and approach to work make you the best candidate for this role.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.