Who We Are:

Mossman State High School is a welcoming co-educational secondary school in Far North Queensland, catering for students in Years 7-12. The school is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education while fostering strong community connections, student wellbeing, and successful pathways for every learner.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Cleaning & Maintenance:

Clean windows, doors, sinks, drinking fountains, toilets, sick bays, glassware, cupboards
Dust furniture and equipment
Sweep, vacuum, and maintain floors (vinyl/timber buffing, stripping, polishing)
Remove cobwebs, mildew, graffiti
Clean outdoor surfaces (concrete, asphalt, paved areas)
Dispose of rubbish and manage litter control
Clear drains and gutters

Equipment & Supplies:

Maintain cleaning equipment
Coordinate with the Business Manager to purchase or replace cleaning materials

Security:

Lock/unlock buildings
Activate/deactivate school security systems
Report safety, security, or damage issues

Communication:

Report issues to the Business Manager




Direct visitors or public enquiries to appropriate school staff

Other Duties:

Carry out additional cleaning tasks as directed
Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic school setting

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Blue Card (required to work with children in Queensland)
Must pass a criminal history check

Submit Your Application:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Cleaner - Mossman State High School (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns