Cleaner

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated cleaner to assist with maintaining a clean, safe and functional school environment
which promotes the well-being and learning of students and provides a comfortable workspace for all internal
stakeholders. This work is essential in creating a positive and conducive atmosphere for education. Must be

available to work afternoons or early morning shifts.

Position Description

Position Title:

Cleaner – part time

Responsible to:

Chief Operating Officer

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Key Stakeholders:

All internal stakeholders

Overview:

The purpose of a school cleaner is to maintain a clean, safe and functional school environment that
promotes the well-being and learning of students and provides a comfortable workspace for all internal
stakeholders. This work is essential in creating a positive and conducive atmosphere for education.

Roles,
Responsibilities &
Expectations

Ethos

• Actively support and promote the Christian ethos of Calrossy in a manner that is inclusive and

sensitive to the life experiences of students, parents and staff.

• At all times promote the School’s Christian values in a practical and accessible way that promotes

our mission to provide excellence in a Christian environment.

Role, Responsibilities and Expectations

• Cleaning experience and be capable of carrying out the physical aspects of the position

• Carry out general cleaning tasks for all classrooms, staff rooms, library, health centre,

office areas, amenities, and dormitories such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting,
emptying bins, cleaning windows/doors and shampooing of carpets.

• De-cobwebbing of verandas on all campuses.

• Carry out all non-term time deep cleaning duties as directed by the line manager.

• Carry out the safe storage and use of cleaning agents ensuring the correct mixing of

chemicals as per instruction.

• Report and identified safety hazards such as spills, broken equipment, or tripping hazards as per

the school Risk Management Policies and Procedures.

• Report any accident, incident or near miss within 24 hours of occurrence.

• Complete relevant workplace documents.

• Assist with laundry duties as required.

• Follow all reasonable instructions given by your supervisor or their delegate.

• Comply with lawful directions.

• Adhere to all aspects of relevant Child Protection and Work, Health and Safety legislation.

• Carry out any other duties required by the Chief Operating Officer
  

Work, Health &
Safety:

In accordance with the Workplace Health & Safety Act 2021, Employees must:

• While at work take reasonable care for their own health and safety.

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others.

• Comply with any reasonable instruction from Calrossy.

• Follow defined WH&S policies and procedures of the school.

Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications/Skills

• Hold a current Working with Children Check

• Hold a current drivers Licence

• Hold a current First Aide Certificate – desirable

• Hold a current Chemical Handling Certificate – desirable

• Hold a current White Card - desirable

• Knowledge in the use of commercial cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals
  

Selection Criteria

These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and determine the
successful candidate:

• Demonstrate experience in the safe use and storage of cleaning equipment, materials, and

chemicals.

• Demonstrate ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating

instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.

• Demonstrate knowledge in safe work practices.
  

Conditions of
employment

Award - Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2021

Work Type Part-time

Hours - Up to 25 hours per week

Days - Monday - Friday

Salary - General Operational Staff, Level 2

Working location - Brisbane Street Campus, William Cowper Campus, Simpson House

Location

Calrossy Anglican School
140 Brisbane Street
PO Box 1245
Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph (02) 5776 5100
admin@calrossy.nsw.edu.au

All applicants are required to uphold the Christian ethos and support the Schools core values of Integrity, Selflessness,
Inclusiveness, Resilience.