Purpose
To assist schools with the purchase of cleaning equipment, chemicals and consumables, and the repair of cleaning equipment.
Duration of program
Ongoing
Eligibility
DoE locations (including state schools) with Department of Education cleaning employees (i.e. non-contract) and Hayman Island State School.
Allocation of funds
Allocation of funds is based on cleaner Full Time Equivalent (FTE) allocated to a site with a minimum base allocation.
The individual school allocation is as follows:
- Base + (cleaner FTE x FTE Rate)
Rates are as follows:
- Base = $627
- FTE Rate will vary each year based on total budget and total FTEs. Rate is calculated as follows:
- Available budget less Base total for all schools, balance allocated across total cleaner FTE.
Schools with a kindergarten are allocated additional funds based on 4% of school term payment made by the early childhood centre provider.
Payment details
| Annual | October | 100% |
| Kindergarten Annual | October | 100% |
Data requirements
| Cleaner FTE | Maintenance and Improvement | September/October |
Kindergarten Term costs (wages and consumables)
| Maintenance and Improvement | February, May, July, October |
How to apply
Schools do not need to apply for this funding. Entitlements will be calculated and paid automatically each year.
Contact
Senior Facilities Services Officer
Maintenance and Improvement
Phone: (07) 3034 4549