Parkes Shire Council has a permanent full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic Amenities Cleaner to join our Parks and Gardens Team. In this hands on role, you will help keep our community spaces clean, welcoming and safe by carrying out a variety of cleaning and labouring tasks across Council owned and operated facilities. This role offers genuine variety, a supportive team environment and the chance to take real pride in the places locals and visitors enjoy every day!
This position requires availability across a spread of hours between 5.00am and 9.00pm and the successful applicant will be required to work every 2nd weekend.
Further information on the role accountabilities is contained in the Amenities Cleaner Position Description.
About You
The successful applicant will be a reliable, self-motivated team member who takes pride in delivering high-quality cleaning services. You understand the importance of providing safe, hygienic and welcoming public spaces, and you’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team. You bring a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow established cleaning procedures effectively.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
In addition, you will be required to undertake the following vaccinations:
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.
The role has been evaluated as being within Grade 5 of Council's salary structure, and offers a competitive salary cira $57,570 - $66,205 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
Benefits of working at Council include:
In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.
Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.
Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.
We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.
If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.
For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!
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Parkes Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
Parkes Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
