Cleaning Officer

CLEANING OFFICER

Temporary/ Full time Maternity Cover (March 2027)

Location – Cannonvale

$69,537 – $70,100

 

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.  The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville.  The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner Officer to support the presentation and upkeep of Council-operated public amenities and facilities across the Cannonvale area.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring our community spaces are clean, safe, and well maintained for residents and visitors. The successful candidate will undertake routine cleaning, minor maintenance, and general labouring duties while contributing to service improvement initiatives.

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
• Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Locality Allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clean public amenities and Council facilities in accordance with approved cleaning schedules, policies, and procedures
2. Undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks including:

• Unblocking toilets
• Replacing toilet seats, fixtures, and locks
• Graffiti removal and minor painting
• Changing light bulbs

1. Identify and report faults, damage, or maintenance issues to the Manager Open Spaces and Cemeteries
2. Provide input into cleaning practices and schedules to support continuous improvement
3. Perform general labouring duties, including:

• Litter control and site maintenance
• Operation of small plant and equipment

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience in cleaning, facilities maintenance, or a similar operational environment
• Ability to undertake manual labour and work outdoors in varying conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Basic maintenance and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety practices
• Current driver’s licence (essential)

 

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are a motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces, we encourage you to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above.  To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above.  For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) •••• •694.

 

Apply now and be part of a team delivering sustainable, high-quality open spaces for our community.

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

Council practices Equal Employment

Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.