Are you reliable, physically fit, patient with learners and looking for stable work?

Join us at Sparkways (formerly TRY Australia)

• We provide on the job training and employment to young people who have experienced disadvantage
• The Industry Mentor (on the job trainer) trains and assists in the development of the young person's cleaning skills, and also acts as a role model and coach

The position

• Moorabbin and surrounds OR Bundoora and surrounds
• Evening cleaning of Early Learning Centres - rooms, break areas, kitchen, offices and toilets
• Regular work – 15+ hours per week
  • Mon to Fri
  • Rostered hours starting from 5.30 pm
• Casual rate from $28+ per hour - Level 2 Cleaning Services Award
• Initial contract to end of 2021, with options to extend into 2022
• Team role – you will be coaching a trainee on cleaning, safety and good workplace practice

You will be able to demonstrate

• Experience in commercial cleaning
• Physically fit to clean for 5 or more hours
• Reputation for getting the job done well, and patience with trainees
• Willingness to undertake training in coaching young people
• The right to work in Australia
• Valid driver licence and car to travel between sites – expenses paid

We can offer you

• Positive colleagues and managers
• Stable work in a well-established business
• Training in on-the-job training and coaching
• An organisation that supports a better world for children and youth
• Award conditions – Cleaning Services

Sparkways Youth Employment Pathway Program

We provide on the job training and employment to young people who have experienced disadvantage and barriers to entering the workforce and maintaining employment. Industry Mentors (on the job trainers) play a crucial role in supporting the young person's success throughout the program. It is the responsibility of the Industry Mentor to not only train and assist in the development of the young person's cleaning skills, but to also role model and coach the young person to thrive and grow as a young adult.

Sparkways (formerly TRY Australia) is an independent, non-denominational, social enterprise focused on giving young people, individuals and families opportunities to reach their potential.

Learn more here: https://sparkways.org.au/

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways is committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

A position description is attached.