Cleaner (Biggenden)

Position Details:

• **Work type:**Permanent Part-time (12 hours each week)
• **Salary Range:**QLGIA (Stream B, Level A1-A6) $31.68 – $33.16 an hour + 12% Superannuation
• **Location:**Biggenden
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday / 4 hours each day

The North Burnett Regional Council serves a population of over 10,000 permanent residents, dispersed across an area of 19,700 square kilometres, comprising six main townships and 25 villages and farming catchments.

The region is home to incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.

**Work-life balance,**this role allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.

**Community and connection,**find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.

**Rural lifestyle,**enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.

**Accommodation / housing,**the North Burnett Region offers a range of affordable housing options, ideal for those entering the property market.

There really is no better place to live, work, and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett.

About the Role

The North Burnett regional Council is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join our team in Biggenden.

This role is responsible for the cleaning and general maintenance of Council premises, facilities and amenities, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard and in accordance with programmed requirements.

This is a permanent, part-time opportunity – for 12 hours each week / 2pm-6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Vacuuming, dusting and mopping
• Weeding, spraying and removal and disposal of litter
• Cleaning and general maintenance of Council premises and amenities
• Safely operating and maintaining commercial plant, equipment and tools
• Maintaining accurate records of completed work, maintenance schedules and chemical usage
• Undertaking other relevant duties within the scope of the position as required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, self-motivated and proactive
• Works well as part of a team and maintains positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Has good basic literacy, numeracy and verbal communication skills
• Can work effectively with limited supervision and organise their own workload
• Is able to undertake routine operational tasks safely and within required timeframes
• Is physically capable of performing the duties of the role, including working in noisy environments
• Has experience operating and maintaining relevant plant, equipment and tools
• Is committed to workplace health and safety and following Council procedures and policies

Qualifications & Requirements

• Unrestricted Class C Driver Licence
• White Card – Work Health and Safety Construction Industry Induction
• ACDC / Commercial Operator’s Licence

Please refer to the full Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10pm, Wednesday 02 September 2026.

**CONTACT:**For further information regarding this position, please contact Darren Simpson from the Recruitment Team on Ph: [0447 153 948](tel:0447 153 948) or email: [email protected] during business hours.

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% annual leave loading
• Provided with a uniform and PPE
• Access to “Salary Packaging” and “Novated Leasing”
• Healthy work/ life balance, rostered days off (RDO)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

Additional Information:

To be considered for this position, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

North Burnett Regional Council is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend vacancies at any time without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.