Cleaner

About ACC

Australian Christian College Victoria Ltd (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

About ACC Benalla

Our ACC Benalla campus, is located at Benalla (2hrs north of Melbourne), and is a P-12, co-ed, Christian school. The school is in the middle of an exciting period of growth and development.

See a video giving insight into the schoolhere.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Christian cleaner to join our great team of dedicated staff and serve the cleaning operational needs of the school. The role will include (but not limited to):

- Detailed cleaning of classrooms, staff rooms, offices and toilet facilities
- Replenish consumables as required
- Collection and disposal of waste
- Perform duties in accordance with school health and safety policies

This part time (3 hours per day, 30 hours per fortnight) position is due to start as soon as is practicable.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety & Wellbeing

- ACC is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families.
- We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students.
- We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments.
- We promote positive relationships between students and adults and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on trust and respect.
- We take proactive steps to identify and manage any risk of harm to students in our school environment. When child safety concerns are raised or identified, we treat these seriously and respond promptly and thoroughly.
- Particular attention is given to the child safety needs of Aboriginal students, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, students with disabilities, those unable to live at home, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, and all other students experiencing risk or vulnerability.
- Inappropriate or harmful behaviour targeting students based on these or other characteristics, such as racism or homophobia, are not tolerated at our school, and any instances identified will be addressed with appropriate consequences.
- Child safety is a shared responsibility. Every person involved in our school has an important role in promoting child safety and wellbeing and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety.
- We are committed to regularly reviewing our child safe practices, and seeking input from our students, families, staff, and volunteers to inform our ongoing strategies.

As a part of your application, you must read and support the Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct. These documents are also availablehere.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

- Provide a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards;
- Participate in child safety and wellbeing induction and training provided by the school and always follow the school’s child safety and wellbeing policies and procedures;
- Act in accordance with our Child Safety Code of Conduct;
- Identify and raise concerns about child safety issues in accordance with our Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedures, including following the Four Critical Actions for Schools;
- Ensure students’ views are taken seriously and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives;
- Model and promote the vision and values of the school;
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as required;

- Be a committed Christian living consistently with a Biblical Christian lifestyle
- Have a valid working with children check for working in a child-related environment in VIC
- Experience in similar cleaning roles is preferable
- Good communication and time management skills
- The ability to work as a team and individually

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counselling
- Employee benefits & discounts with 15-50% off leading retail brands
- Be part of an authentic Christian vision and culture.

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