Cleaning Instructor

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave per financial年

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development programs

Health and wellbeing programs incl. F震

Check Applicant Information Pack

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a Cleaning Instructor to operate prison cleaning services, provide on-the-job instruction and accredited training to prisoners, and supervise staff. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes supervisory duties, training delivery and strict safety and compliance standards.

You will lead cleaning programs, ensure audits and inspections are completed, manage stock, and apply WHS guidelines while mentoring a team in a confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III or equivalent in cleaning services.
• Experience in commercial cleaning, including audits and budget control.
• Understanding of WHS regulations and forensic cleaning procedures.
• Computer skills: spreadsheets, databases, documents, emails.
• Ability to manage information confidentially.
• Ability to mentor and train prisoners while supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and deliver on-the-job instruction and accredited training to prisoners.
• Supervise prisoners and other staff in cleaning operations and scheduling.
• Establish cleaning programs, prepare reports, carry out audits and inspections.
• Maintain stock and equipment and manage resources.
• Ensure WHS compliance and safe work practices.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Training delivery

Education

Certificate III in cleaning services

Job description

About The Role

The Cleaning Instructor operates facility cleaning services to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to prisoners who work in this area. The position holds a supervisory role over other staff in this area.

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

Qualification requirements

A minimum qualification of a Certificate III or equivalent in cleaning services.

Cleaning Operations

Demonstrated experience in commercial cleaning including establishing cleaning programs, preparing reports, carrying out audits and inspections, together with budgetary control. The ability to maintain stock and equipment. A comprehensive understanding and application of WHS regulations and the ability to demonstrate specific forensic cleaning procedures.

Computer Skills

A comprehensive understanding of computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, document writing and emails. The ability to learn in-house computer systems.

Information and Knowledge Management

Demonstrated experience in the management of information and knowledge from multiple sources. The ability to gather and share information and knowledge within a confidential environment.

Instruction and Training

Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor, deliver on the job instruction and accredited training to prisoners while supervising prisoners and other staff who work in the area.

Interpersonal Skills

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders utilising written and oral skills. The ability to question, listen, understand, and discuss calmly while adapting to audiences particularly those relevant to minority groups, non-English speaking backgrounds and indigenous people. The ability to negotiate confidently and discuss issues thoughtfully. Develop, maintain and participate in work groups to achieve positive outcomes. Working professionally with others in a team environment.

Organisation and Resource Management

Demonstrated experience in interpreting information and evaluating opportunities for the efficient, timely and effective management of resources such as human, financial, physical and production to achieve outcomes. The ability to think strategically, multitask and manage projects with available resources including costings and estimations to achieve positive results. Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense while recognising and acting in a timely manner when problems arise; actively reporting issues to management when required. Able to identify risks, develop meaningful solutions and manage complex issues.

Supervisory Skills

The ability to supervise a team including planning, prioritisation and delegation of workloads to ensure timeframes are met. Leads by example, models integrity and establishes effective workplace relationships and networks. Provides guidance, mentoring and development of team members. The ability to carry out reviews in line with the Departments' performance appraisal strategy.

Eligibility

Qualifications

• Possess a qualification of a Certificate III or higher in cleaning services.
• Possess a current valid manual medium rigid (MR) motor vehicle driving licence.
• Possess a current valid Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent e.g. Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.

Special Conditions

• To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Five weeks annual leave per financial year
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

For further job-related information

Contact Craig Pabst, Industries Manager on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail].

The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow.

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