Cleaner - Ashgrove State School

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 Ashgrove State School
Ashgrove State School, established in 1877, has a tradition of academic excellence, a dynamic curriculum, innovative learning, outstanding NAPLAN results, exceptional music & sporting programs and a high level of community engagement.
Ashgrove State School, an Independent Public School, caters for Prep to Year 6 students. Our school offers first class facilities including air-conditioned classrooms, 25 metre swimming pool, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, modern resource centre, integrated technology using iPads, Chinese lessons and onsite Outside School Hours Care.
Our Vision: an inclusive, collaborative community of engaged, capable and confident learners, prioritising the success and wellbeing of every student.
About the RoleYour role as a cleaner include a mix of any activities listed below. You may be required to undertake other activities relevant to the nature and classification level of a cleaner.

• 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.
• Removal of graffiti.

About You

The following skills and attributes for the position:

• A team member with the ability to perform under direction, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work demands and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of departmental cleaning policies, practices and procedures used in schools.
• A Certificate III in Cleaning Operations would be an advantage but not a necessity

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
• A 1-pg 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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