Position: Cleaner Commencing Date: As Soon As Practicable Tenure: Term Time, Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week (during School Term) Salary Range: $31.58 - $32.26 per horpending experience (Services Staff Level 2) Closing Date: Monday, 06 January 2025 unless filled prior St Michael's Catholic School, Palm Island is a co-educational Catholic primary school on Palm Island, offering Prep to Year 6.
Established in 1938, the school enjoys magnificent ocean views and natural surroundings including a creek, green hills and beachfront.
The Sisters of Our Lady Help of Christians opened the school and later the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Sisters took charge, remaining on the island until 2011.
Their mission 'Truth by Love,' remains the school's motto.
St Michael's Catholic School exists to serve the community's Indigenous people, with the majority of students being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.. About the role St Michael's Catholic School, Palm Island is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to commence as soon as practicable for a term time, permanent position completing 38 hours per week across five days during school term.
This position will commence as soon as practicable.
Please note before applying: it is a requirement of the role that you reside on Palm Island.
This is not a commutable role due to the expense and limited availability of transport to and from the island.
Relocation will not be offered or included as part of this package.
The Cleaner contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the college by providing a high level of cleanliness to the facilities.
The Cleaner will work within a team to provide a clean, safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.
Key Accountabilities Work is normally performed in a typical interior office and/or classroom environment/outdoors environment and may involve frequent exposure to elements such as weather (sun/wind/rain), dust, dirt, fumes and/or loud noises.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to: Maintaining a clean and safe learning and working environment for students, staff and visitors to the College in line with cleaning schedules and processes Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, polishers and blowers ensuring a commitment to safe operating procedures Sweeping, mopping floors Vacuuming carpets, mats and other floor surfaces Dusting desks, tables, shelves and ledges Collecting litter, emptying and washing rubbish bins Removing graffiti from desks, chairs and walls Cleaning windows, fans, fridges, stoves, toilets, sinks and basins Sweeping, blowing and hosing paved areas Locking up rooms including windows, and doors and turning off lights.
Cleaner using specialised equipment: Ordering supplies and receiving deliveries and/or being given the responsibility for the distribution and maintenance of toilets and other requisites and cleaning materials in buildings/ establishments General expectations: Any other task as reasonably directed Adhering to cleaning protocols and schedules with a commitment to safe cleaning processes including the correct use of cleaning products and chemicals Liaising with the Business Manager to report any security, safety, or damage concerns to eliminate or minimise hazards.
Mandatory Criteria Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same - the successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support selection.
This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.
Desirable Criteria Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets for chemical substances used and appropriate storage of same.
What we offer Competitive Hourly Rate: Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Access to corporate health schemes Induction processes and professional learning programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Well-being programs and initiatives.
How to apply Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees Upload a current resume For more information, please refer to the Position Description Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close at 3pm Monday, 06 January 2025 unless filled prior.
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