Amenities Cleaner

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary from $61,469 to $71

12% superannuation

Annual pay increases

Council vehicle for travel between job

35-hour week with nine-day fortnight

Weekly pay

Discounted gym memberships via Wellbe/

Uniform, PPE and technology supplied

Lake Mac outdoor surroundings

Additional perks through Lake Mac City

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a motivated Amenities Cleaner to maintain public toilets and deliver high-quality service to the community. You will work autonomously within a supportive team, focusing on cleanliness, safety and welcoming city amenities.

The role requires flexibility for early starts on a rotating roster, driving a Council vehicle if needed, and adapting across multiple LGA sites while contributing to environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and committed team player with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong customer service focus and community mindset.
• Good literacy and numeracy; comfortable with field technology.
• Understanding of environmental controls relevant to the role.
• Hold a Class C Driver’s licence.
• Experience with small plant and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Initiative

Reliability

Tools

Tablets

High-pressure cleaning equipment

Small plant & equipment

Job description

• 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

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

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.

This exciting role will:

• 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

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Conditions of Employment include:

• Rotating roster with some commencing times from 4:00am – 6:00am
• Work across multiple LGA sites

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

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 servicei>
• 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

This position provides:

• 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 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!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

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.