Cleaner - Fulltime or Casual

Walgett Shire Council; Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri; Presencial; AUD 56 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Stability and flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Family-friendly environment

Resumo da oferta

Walgett Shire Council is seeking a reliable Cleaner to maintain hygiene and presentation of council facilities and community spaces. You will work both independently and as part of our Property Services team, performing a wide range of cleaning duties across offices, public amenities, accommodation units, and other sites.

The role emphasises safety, quality, and flexible scheduling, with opportunities to increase earnings through experience and skill development.

Qualificações

• Reliable and punctual with a strong attendance record.
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others.
• Detail-focused with a commitment to high cleaning standards.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow WHS procedures.
• Flexible and adaptable to varied tasks and locations.
• Good communication and reporting with supervisors and teammates.

Responsabilidades

• Perform general and detailed cleaning across offices, amenities and facilities.
• Handle cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Ensure buildings are ready for use and well-presented.
• Follow instructions, maintain records, and report issues promptly.

Conhecimentos

Reliable and punctual

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Safety-conscious

Flexible and adaptable

Good communicator

Driver's licence desirable

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Enjoy job stability, flexible hours, and attractive employment conditions
• Fulltime rate starting from $1,078.48 per week or $35.48 per hour for casual and increasing with experience

About the role:

The Cleaner plays a vital role in maintaining the hygiene and presentation of Council facilities and community spaces. Working both independently and as part of a team, the Cleaner helps create safe, welcoming environments for staff, residents, and visitors.

This position sits within our Property Services team and is responsible for performing a wide range of cleaning duties across offices, public amenities, accommodation units, operational buildings and other facilities. Tasks include general and detailed cleaning, handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, and ensuring buildings are ready for use.

About you:

• Reliable and punctual: You demonstrate a strong attendance record and consistently arrive on time, ready to work efficiently and responsibly.
• Team-Oriented with a positive attitude: You work well with others, contribute to a supportive team environment, and maintain a cooperative and enthusiastic approach.
• Detail-Focused and quality driven: You take pride in your work, ensure all areas are cleaned to a high standard, and proactively identify areas needing attention.
• Safety-Conscious: You follow all WHS procedures, use chemicals and equipment responsibly, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Flexible and Adaptable: you are willing to respond to varied tasks and schedules, including emergency cleaning needs or different council locations.
• Good Communicator: You follow instructions, keep records, report issues promptly, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport are desirable.

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

• Stability, flexibility, ongoing work, opportunity to increase your earnings with skills and experience.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life's challenges.
• Exceptional working conditions within a family-friendly and supportive environment.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, the Shire includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri, along with the villages of Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena, and Burren Junction, as well as expansive rural areas. With a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Just an hour north, Lightning Ridge is famed for its vibrant opal mining culture and distinctive outback charm. Whether it's fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, please click here .

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be reviewed as received, apply early to avoid disappointment.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, the Shire includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri, along with the villages of Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena, and Burren Junction, as well as expansive rural areas. With a population of over 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Nestled at the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers, Walgett is rich in history and natural beauty. Once a bustling paddle-steamer port, it is now the northern gateway to the iconic Darling River Run, offering breathtaking landscapes and a deep connection to Australia's heritage.

Just an hour north, Lightning Ridge is famed for its vibrant opal mining culture and distinctive outback charm. Whether it is fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

At Walgett Shire Council, we are rebuilding with a people-first culture. Safety, our people, and service to the community are at the core of everything we do. We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are aligned with our core values: Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability, and Responsibility.