What we offer:

• Based on Division 6, Kubin Island
• Part time, Permanent (15 hours per week)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC

Welcome to Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC). We're looking for a Council Cleaner to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining Council Workplaces and other Council facilities in a clean, tidy and useable condition.

Key Tasks:

• Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities.
• Cleaning and santising sinks and fridges.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Cleaning facility entrances
• Disposal of rubbish and litter control
• Vaccuuming, sweeping and mopping facilities.

General cleaning tasks will involve but not be limited to:

• Cleaning windows, glass doors, pictures, doorknobs, glassware, wooden doors and cupboards etc.
• Cleaning sinks and drinking fountains.
• Sinks, Showers, Baths free of bacteria, soilage, staining and scale.
• Cleaning ceiling/wall fans and air-conditioning filters.
• Toilet holders clean and sanitised.
• Dusting high and low.
• All surfaces free from dust, bacteria and soilage.
• Rubbish containers to be emptied and sanitised.
• Fridges clean/sanitised and defrosted.
• Glass clean and smear free.
• Vacuuming - all floors free of visible dirt and debris.
• Static Mop - all floor surfaces free of dust and litter.
• Wet mop floor and skirtings to be free of soilage, bacteria, grease and marks.
• Maintain stock inventory.

Who are we looking for?

If you have a minimum of one (1) year practical experience and/or knowledge in industrial cleaning procedures and techniques and materials used, we would love to hear from you.

An open C class Queensland Drivers Licence would be highly desirable, as is Workplace Health and Safety and Chemical training.

A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of languages specific to the Torres Strait including: Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya, and Creole would be highly valued.

Applying:

Candidates will need to download the Position Description and provide a cover letter and updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and qualifications are most relevant ot the postition by Wednesday, 23 October 2024.

If you think you meet most, but not all, of the criteria we encourage you to still put in an application or call to discuss.

People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who may have questions or concerns about the recruitment process or working with Council are encouraged to reach out and will be put in contact with our People and Wellbeing Team.

Contact:

For more information about the role please contact Peli Ware, Regional Manager, on 0408 193 764.