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Cleaner - Wadeye

West Daly Regional Council

Located within the Top End of the Northern Territory, the West Daly Regional Council (Council) covers 14,000 square kilometers and has a population of more than 3700 residents throughout the communities of Wadeye, Nganmarriyanga and Peppimenarti as well as the surrounding 33 homelands, and a number of which are serviced by Council. Wadeye is the largest remote community and the fifth largest town in the Northern Territory. A young and vibrant Regional Council, our vision is to deliver quality services and support development opportunities, including local jobs for local people, along with implementing a range of strategies that will help shape a prosperous and sustainable future for the region.

We are seeking a Cleaner (12 months Contract) to support the West Daly Region located at Wadeye. This position will ensure that all West Daly Regional Council’s facilities located at Wadeye are clean, neat and tidy at all times.

Included in the package is heavily subsidised accommodation, relocation assistance, 6 weeks leave entitlements and a unique experience living in a remote community in the Northern Territory.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure that all facilities and surrounds are cleaned and tidied on the required rosters.
    • Cleaning (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of kitchen, common areas, offices, Centrelink service area, restrooms, Council accommodation);
    • Ensure well maintained stock and efficient ordering of cleaning chemicals and equipment;
    • Stocking and supplying designated Council facilities; and
    • Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities.
  • Attention to detail in maintaining high standards of hygiene in all facilities.
  • Completion of cleaning tasks according to infection control and work health and safety requirements including the safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
  • To promptly report any maintenance, defect and repair issues to the Community Services Manager.
  • Daily collection and disposal of waste (includes moving waste to designated collection point).
  • Undertake training and education as required to maintain and improve knowledge and skills pertinent to role.
  • Undertake additional duties commensurate with skills and experience, as directed by the Community Services Manager.

Candidate Profile

  • Previous experience working as part of a close-knit team
  • Experience working as a Cleaner.
  • Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence.
  • National Criminal History Check clearance.
  • Current Working with Children/Ochre Card

Interested to know more or would like to access the Position Description? Please reach out to Dan Fernando, on 0879 226 409 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Cleaner - Wadeye enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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