About the role
In this role, you will perform manual cleaning tasks as well as supporting the safe and efficient delivery of services by maintaining vehicles and equipment, keeping accurate cleaning records, and proactively identifying and reporting various maintenance issues. Your attention to detail and commitment to high standards will help ensure community facilities remain clean, functional and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. There are two permanent part-time roles (both 0.5 FTE) (38 hours per fortnight). The start time for these positions is between 5am-6:30am.

Work type: Two permanent part-time 0.5 FTE (38 hours per fortnight)
Classification: Band 2 $68,630.02 pa plus super pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake various cleaning duties including but not limited to toilet, shower and change room cleaning duties, litter collection around facilities, minor graffiti/stain removal and associated tasks.
• Undertake amenity cleaning services across allocated sites and schedules.
• Accurately record cleaning times for each facility and report building, plumbing, graffiti damage, hazards or maintenance issues as required.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment effectively, efficiently and in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
• Use a range of cleaning materials and equipment safely and appropriately in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other Municipal Cleaners to ensure cleaning schedules are completed across shared service areas.
• Report incidents, injuries, hazards, unsafe work practices, building defects, plumbing issues or graffiti damage proactively.
• Drive City vehicles in accordance with Victorian road laws and regulations, and ensure vehicles, equipment and goods are secure at the end of each working day.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in commercial and/or amenity cleaning environment.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a public or commercial cleaning environment, including the use of relevant chemicals.
• Experience undertaking toilet cleaning and general cleaning.
• Ability to use a range of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work, including lifting, in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ability to represent the City in a professional manner and take pride in the work being performed.
• Current Victorian Drivers licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries:  Adrian Murphy | Senior City Safe Officer | Adrian.Murphy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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