Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference!

What we offer:

• Based on Division 7, St Paul's Moa Island
• Full Time, Permanent (38 hours per week)
• Salary $53,482.00
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Uniforms
• Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About us:

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 ‘outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

About the role:

We're looking for a full-time Council Cleaner to join our team at Division 7, St Paul's. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Council Workplaces, accommodation, amenities and other Council facilities in a clean, tidy and useable condition.

Key Tasks:

• To clean and maintain Council workplaces, amenities, and other council facilities in a clean, tidy, and useable condition.
• Sanitise and clean toilet facilities.
• Clean and sanitise sinks, refrigerators, and drinking fountains.
• Dust and clean desks, chairs, furniture, windows, and doorknobs.
• Clean facility entrances and control litter.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop all areas of the facilities.
• Clean glass surfaces, windows, doors, and partitions to ensure they are smear-free.
• Clean air-conditioning filters and fans regularly.

General cleaning tasks will involve but not be limited to:

• Maintain inventory and stock of cleaning supplies.
• Cleaning windows, glass doors, pictures, doorknobs, glassware, wooden doors and cupboards etc.
• Cleaning sinks and drinking fountains.
• Sinks, showers, baths free of bacteria, soilage, staining and scale.
• Cleaning ceiling/wall fans and air-conditioning filters.
• Toilet holders clean and sanitised.
• Dusting high and low.
• All surfaces free from dust, bacteria and soilage.
• Rubbish containers to be emptied and sanitised.
• Fridges clean/sanitised and defrosted.
• Vacuuming - all floors free of visible dirt and debris.
• Static Mop - all floor surfaces free of dust and litter.
• Wet mop floor and skirtings to be free of soilage, bacteria, grease and marks.

General Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up for community meetings and council functions.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and adhere to manufacturer guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on cleaning methods and safety procedures.
• Comply with Council's health, safety, and environmental policies.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who shares our values of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum (1) year practical experience and/or knowledge in industrial cleaning procedures and techniques and materials used.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An open C class Queensland Drivers Licence would be highly desirable.
• Workplace Health and Safety and Chemical training is preferred but not essential.

Applying:

Candidates will need to download the Position Description and provide a cover letter and updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and qualifications are most relevant to the position.

Applications close on Thursday, 4 September 2025.

If you think you meet most, but not all, of the criteria we encourage you to still put in an application or call to discuss.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contact:

Michelle Ware, Divisional Manager on 0474 967 598