At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to clean and maintain public amenities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
- Company: Lake Macquarie City Council, dedicated to community service and employee empowerment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, gym discounts, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a dynamic and varied workday.
- Qualifications: Self-motivated, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality service.
The predicted salary is between 61469 - 71438 $ per year.
Enjoy the benefits of a 4 day rotating roster, offering greater work/life integration. We are committed to supporting your professional development. Join a supportive team environment dedicated to exceptional service to the community.
Our Facilities Presentation team are seeking motivated, customer-focused people to join us in the role of Amenities Cleaner. You will be part of our dynamic and supportive team who take pride in delivering high-quality services to our community. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, with the focus on cleaning and maintaining public toilets to ensure our city’s amenities are clean, safe, and welcoming. If you take pride in your work, enjoy variety in your day, and want to contribute to a cleaner, safer city, we encourage you to apply.
This exciting role will involve:
- Operating small plant and equipment
- Using field technologies, including tablets
- Collecting and replacing used sharps containers
- Reporting potential public safety hazards
- Completing administration tasks related to the role
Conditions of Employment include:
- Rotating roster with some commencing times from 4:00am – 6:00am
- Work across multiple LGA sites
You are a self-motivated and committed team player who also works confidently and effectively as an independent worker. You apply best-practice safety and environmental standards to everything you do, take ownership of your role, and take pride in the finished product. With strong attention to detail, initiative, and a willingness to go the extra mile, you deliver high-quality outcomes. Your communication skills and customer focus enable you to build positive relationships with our community while contributing to a safe, clean, and welcoming city.
Specifically, you will have:
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, perform duties in a reliable and enthusiastic manner, working as an individual and in a team environment
- Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service
- Proven literacy and numeracy skills and computer skills, including the use of field technology such as tablets
- Understanding of environmental controls relevant to the role
- Class C Driver’s licence
- Experience in the use of small plant and equipment such as high-pressure cleaning equipment
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS:
- Competitive salary from $61,469 to $71,438 a year plus 12% superannuation
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- Additional increment and travel allowances apply
- Annual Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
- Access to a Council vehicle for travel between home and work (employee contribution may apply)
- 35-hour working week with a nine-day fortnight
- Weekly pay
- We value your wellbeing and provide generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program starting from $8 a week, connect with colleagues through our social club, wellbeing initiatives, and confidential support via our employee assistance program (EAP), annual flu vaccination program
- Uniform, PPE and technology supplied
- Enjoy working in the stunning outdoor surroundings across beautiful Lake Macquarie
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
Please contact Daniel Fennell, Coordinator Facilities Presentation, on 0436 305 477 or via email dfennell@lakemac.nsw.gov.au. Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Lake Macquarie City Council 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284 Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
Amenities Cleaner employer: Lake Macquarie City Council
At Lake Macquarie City Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity, innovation, and community impact. As a Manager Assets, you'll not only lead a talented team in shaping vital infrastructure for over 220,000 residents but also enjoy competitive remuneration, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in making a lasting difference in one of Australia's fastest-growing regional cities, where your contributions will be celebrated and your career can flourish.
Contact Details:
Lake Macquarie City Council Recruitment Team
