Position: Senior Cleaner
Commencing Date: As soon practicable
Tenure: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 38 Hours
Salary Range: $65,836 -$68.627 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday,7 July 2025 unless filled prior

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known "Journey to Emmaus" from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of "journey" is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom. Although the college is relatively young, it has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.

About the role

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Cleaner. This role is a full time, permanent working 38 hours and will commence from 10 February 2025.

The Senior Cleaner contributes to the effective and efficient operation of Ryan Catholic College by providing a high level of cleanliness to the College facilities. The Senior Cleaner will work with 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.

The Senior Cleaner will work with limited supervision under the direction of the Facilities Manager.

Key Accountabilities

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

Cleaning of college facilities in accordance with schedules and routines or as directed by the Facilities Manager or Principal

Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety guidelines by liaising with the Work, Health and Safety Officer including MSDS, SWMS and PPE

Actively promote Health and Safety, and report any incidents directly to the Facilities Manager

Ensure that all staff wear all appropriate PPE

Ensure all assigned duties are carried out, and that resources are efficiently utilized

Ensure that the school’s policies and procedures are adhered to by staff.

Unlock and disarm alarms at the commencement of morning shifts

Secure the College and arm alarms at the completion of evening shifts

Manage cleaning schedule for special events

Monitor and assist in planning for holiday work requirements (bi/annual cleaning work)

Monitor and report absenteeism to the Facilities Manager

Organise and monitor external suppliers including Hygiene, Carpet, Soft & Hard Furnishing Cleaners

Where required, gather and provide information on a daily, monthly and annual basis, including schedules, consumable issues and usage etc.

Manage periodic audits and compliance with Cleaning Schedules, adjust as required

Mentor new staff into College on best practice and procedures

Coordinate service and maintenance of equipment, report faulty equipment to the Facilities Manager within 12 hours of breakdown

Liaise with the Facilities Manager on a daily basis regarding current tasks, and assist in the planning of future tasks

Act as a communication conduit between management and staff

Maintain and control use of stock, equipment & consumables including safe storage

Promptly request purchase of consumables, equipment and materials

Work with members of other teams as required

Other reasonable duties as determined by the Facilities Manager

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

Hold a current driver’s licence (manual preferred) with an excellent driving record

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Ability to work a split shift Monday to Friday, 4:30am – 8:30am and 3:00pm-6:36pm

This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. For some positions, it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. The following will be required for the role of Cleaner: Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations.

Desirable Criteria

Ability to operate commercial and industrial cleaning equipment

Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets for chemical substances used and appropriate storage of same.

Please see the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

Competitive hourly rate

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Access to corporate health schemes

Induction processes and professional learning programs

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.