Ancillary Services Worker

Position Overview

The Ancillary Services Worker plays a vital role in supporting the efficient functioning and environment of the Youth Detention Centre by carrying out essential cleaning, kitchen, laundry, store, and grounds maintenance duties.

Work Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work varied hours spanning days, afternoons, and weekends. Penalty rates apply for weekend work.

Core Responsibilities

• Exhibit cultural awareness and actively contribute to developing cultural capability to promote inclusivity aligned with the Human Rights Act 2019 and Departmental initiatives supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural connections.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards across assigned Centre areas.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks including wiping windows, doors, doorknobs, taps, sinks; dusting office furniture and equipment; cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities; sweeping, vacuuming floors and conducting floor maintenance such as buffing, stripping and polishing.
• Ensure cleaning products and equipment are securely stored, well maintained, and reorder supplies as needed.
• Support kitchen operations by complying with food safety guidelines and assisting meal deliveries.
• Contribute to grounds upkeep through activities like lawn mowing, weeding, and pruning plants.
• Assist with control, distribution, and maintenance of stores and provisions.
• Provide laundry services including washing clothes, repairing clothing items, and managing laundry stock.
• Dispose of rubbish appropriately.
• Carry out basic administrative tasks as required.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and productive work environment at all times.

Additional Information

This small, close-knit team strongly values organisational skills, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Applications remain valid for 12 months from submission.

Job Reference & Deadline

Opportunity Reference: QLD/696411/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 11th August 2026