Cleaner

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people?

Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Mid North Coast.

This role is based in Taree.

About the Role:

The Cleaner position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all Biripi offices and Medical Centre's to a high standard and inline with internal policies and procedures, WHS, and infection control.

Applicants must have experience working in cleaning operations.

Multiple positions available, working up to 20 hours per week.

The key objectives of the role include:

• Ensure effective cleaning of premises in a timely manner for the effective implementation of the facilities as per job duties attached including general cleaning, infection control, blood and body fluids, waste disposal, clean and stock restrooms, clean floors and surrounding areas.
• Clean and sanitise assigned areas, including floors, surfaces, bathrooms, and kitchens, and office spaces.
• Comply with cleaning checklist for each Biripi site.
• Take an active role in maintaining workplace health and safety standards as they relate to cleaning including maintaining material data safety sheets (MDSS), utilising PPE where appropriate and following all work instructions.
• Understand and comply with manual handling requirements.
• Understand and comply with infection control and prevention policies and procedures where relevant.
• Accurately tracking usage of cleaning materials to ensure continued supply and provide documentation on maintenance of cleaning assets and supply orders

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in cleaning operations; commercial, industrial or healthcare facilities
• Experience performing cleaning services to a high standard and a good knowledge of the requirements of hygiene and clean facilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours – 5:00pm – 12:00am.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and organising with limited supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise tact, initiative and sound judgement
• Experience identifying WH&S hazards in a workplace environment
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff teams.
• Analysis and problems solving skills
• Be able to meet the physical demands of a labour-intensive role.
• Ability to work to time constraints
• Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including the National Police Check and Working with Children clearances.
• Current valid drivers licence.

Benefits and Culture:

Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre is an organisation that prides itself on rewarding dedicated hard work, and as such, would like to offer a wide range of benefits to the ideal candidate.

• A culturally safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, with opportunities for growth.
• Salary Packaging options are available as a Not-For-Profit Organisation, as well as Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & lifestyle Cards.
• Paid Parental Leave: New Paid Parental Leave available for permanent employees.
• This position is one that offers real opportunities for career progression, development and growth.

If this interests you,

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Please apply via seek with a current resume and a cover letter.

Note: Position advertisement will remain available on Seek until the position is filled and we reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the advertisement period.

This is a desired designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Proof or Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant.

For more information or queries relating to the role, email the People and Workplace Culture team at