Ae2 - Ae3 Cleaners

**The Organisation**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**The opportunity**

ASIO is seeking cleaners to take care of our facilities (including floors, surfaces, restrooms and common spaces) to the highest standards. We offer flexible working arrangements, including casual day shifts, part-time or full-time arrangements.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

**Role responsibilities**

As an AE2 Cleaner in ASIO, you will work individually and as part of a team to perform a range of duties including:

- Sweeping floors.
- Vacuuming hard and soft surfaces.
- Carpet steam cleaning and extraction.
- Mopping hard surfaces.
- Buffing and scrubbing floors.
- Cleaning and polishing office furniture.
- Cleaning wet areas.
- Glass cleaning.

- Low
- and high-level dusting.
- High pressure cleaning.
- Emptying waste and recyclable rubbish from kitchen areas.
- Removing stains.
- Maintaining stocks in service areas (soap, towels, toilet paper etc).

As an AE3 Leading Hand of Cleaning Services in ASIO, you will work individually and as part of a team to perform a range of duties including:

- Supervising all cleaning services.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the interior of ASIO's facilities is maintained to a high standard.
- Assigning the day to day/relief tasks for cleaning staff (if required).
- Ensuring compliance with WHS provisions (PPE, manual handling, safe use of chemicals, working at heights etc.).
- Ensuring cleaning equipment is serviced and maintained regularly.
- Managing orders of consumables and equipment.
- Undertaking day-to-day general cleaning tasks as required.
- Regularly liaising with facilities services staff.
- Managing any administrative processes required to support cleaning services.
- Escorting cleaners/contractors without security clearances as required.

**What you will bring**

- A reasonable fitness level for walking, bending and reaching activities, and the ability to lift objects up to 10 kilograms.
- Discretion when present in work spaces.
- An understanding and awareness of health and safety procedures, for example manual handling, safe use of chemicals, working at heights and hazard identification.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective time management.
- A flexible approach to work hours and location.
- Personal drive and motivation.
- A willingness to learn new tasks.
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

**Reasonable adjustments**

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

**Location**

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 200 words (two paragraphs) using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

**Closing date and time**

Monday 14 October 2024, 17:00pm AEDT

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