Make a difference where it matters!

Cooktown State School is seeking a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to help maintain a clean, secure and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Apply now to become an important part of the Cooktown State School community.

About Us

Our school has a proud tradition of providing high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

We value strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community, recognising that together we create the best opportunities for success.

At Cooktown State School, we embrace diversity and believe that every child brings unique strengths, talents, and perspectives.

Our dedicated staff work hard to deliver engaging, challenging, and future-focused learning experiences that prepare our students to be confident, capable, and caring citizens.

Your Opportunity

- Clean windows, doors, cupboards, fixtures, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, glassware and other surfaces.
- Maintain hygienic and sanitary conditions in toilet facilities and sick bays.
- Clean, care for and maintain cleaning equipment.




- Remove cobwebs and control mildew using extendable cleaning equipment where required.
- Clean external paved and sealed surfaces, manage rubbish and litter, and clear material from drains and gutters around buildings.

Please view the role description fro a full list of responsibilities. Interested? To Apply:

- 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.

Contact Name: Michelle Gray, Business Manager (07) 4082 0222

Closing Date: TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2026

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Cleaner - Cooktown State School
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cooktown