Cleaner and Kitchenhand

Job description

Your new company

This role will be working within a Youth Detention centre in the Brisbane area.
The role is working Monday to Friday with the possibility for weekend work. The role will be working between the kitchen, working as a kitchenhand and for the afternoon working as a cleaner, cleaning the facilities or working in laundry.

Your new role

Your role is to perform cleaning tasks utilising a range of materials and equipment to clean various surfaces and maintain facilities in a safe and hygienic condition.

  • Daily cleaning of classrooms, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and common areas.
  • Operation of hand held equipment; vacuum cleaners, blowers
  • Removal of rubbish, and appropriate disposal of rubbish, including rubbish to be recycled in accordance with site requirements
  • Ensuring a professional and approachable manner is maintained
  • Kitchenhand duties, food prep, washing dishes, food safety, delivery of meals, cleaning of the kitchen

What you'll need to succeed

  • Valid working with Children's Card – Blue card
  • Current National police check
  • Food Safety certificate
  • A strong work ethic, including the ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team
  • Demonstrated experience in providing cleaning services in accordance with a service standard
  • Familiarity with and previous use of a range of materials and equipment to clean surfaces, site areas and maintain clean and hygienic conditions in work area
  • Ensuring the delivery of quality services
  • The ability to work under pressure, including an eye for detail


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508 #2862418 - Kylie Dykes

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 16 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Facilities Management
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane Southside
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane Southside