Shire of Ashburton Hiring for Cleaner Job at Tom Price Full Time

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Employment Conditions & Benefits …………………………………………………………………………..10

CONDITIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

SUPERANNUATION ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10

ANNUAL LEAVE ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10

ACCOMMODATION ………………………………………………………………………………… 10

What do you need to do before applying? ………………………………………………………………….11

COVERING LETTER ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11

RESUME ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

REFEREES …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ………………………………………………………….. 11

NEXT STEPS ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

ABOUT THE SHIRE OF ASHBURTON ……………………………………………………………………..12

TOM PRICE ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 12

ONSLOW ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

The other Shire towns… ………………………………………………………………………………………….17

PARABURDOO ………………………………………………………………………………………. 17

PANNAWONICA ……………………………………………………………………………………… 17

Advert

Cleaner

Residential – Onslow | Maximum Term Contract

Parental leave coverage: 3 October 2022 – 2 October 2023

Competitive remuneration: $60,860.80 p.a. + Allowances + 6 Weeks

Leave + Super Matching Scheme.

Salary negotiable, dependent on skills and experience

Shire provided accommodation is not available with this role

About the Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced person to fill the role

of cleaner within the Projects and Procurement Directorate. The position is a

parental leave coverage role.

Our ideal candidate will have some knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, products and

equipment and will be able to work without supervision while demonstrating a high level of honesty and

integrity. Previous experience as a cleaner will be highly regarded and a ‘C’ Class driver’s licence is

essential. To be considered for this role you must be available for early starts and weekend work. Hours

worked will be on a roster basis, with additional hours being offered as required. Willingness to work

outdoors in Pilbara conditions is essential.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package and six (6) weeks’ annual leave. All terms and

conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Kimberley Eaton on 0408 086

789.

Submitting your Application

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au

by 9:00 AM Wednesday 21 September 2022.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately.

The Shire of Ashburton encompasses the towns of Tom Price, Onslow, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.

Our employees enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, set amongst the

backdrop of world renowned Karijini National Park and Millstream Chichester National Park with

spectacular gorges, deep red earth and are some of the oldest formations in the world and our coastline

takes in the Mackerel Islands, with turquoise water and opportunities for best fishing and snorkeling.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from

different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is

required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to

commencing employment.

Position Description

Cleaner

JA.115 Tom Price; JA.116 Paraburdoo; JA.117

Onslow; JA.318 Facilities Cleaner Onslow JA.317

Position Number

Facilities Cleaner Onslow; JA.157 Caravan Park

Cleaner

Directorate Projects and Procurement

Department Facilities

Job Family Labourer/Operational

Facilities Officer / Cleaning Supervisor/Caravan Park

Reports To

Manager

Direct Reports N/A

Location Tom Price/Paraburdoo/Onslow

Industrial Instrument Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification Level 2

Vision

To contribute to the social, economic, and environmental prosperity of the Shire of

Ashburton by providing in alliance with others, strong community leadership, advocacy,

and cost effective facilities and services.

Values

Respect Openness Teamwork Leadership Excellence Health and Wellbeing

About the Role

Role Objective/Purpose

Clean and maintain Shire facilities and buildings (primarily indoor).

Key Role Outcomes

• Undertake housekeeping, scheduled and required cleaning duties of Shire facilities

and buildings (including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, emptying bins, cleaning

toilets, sweeping, cleaning surfaces, removing cobwebs and dust, heavy industrial

cleaning including use of scrubbers and polishers etc);

• Ensure cleanliness of Shire facilities;

• Undertake required cleaning duties in a timely manner; and

• Various adhoc duties and activities, as required, to assist Shire team.

Work Duties

The position description does not act to limit or set specific duties required to fulfil this role,

this document serves to describe the role and outline the required outcomes and to set

expectations. All employees are required to have a flexible approach to their work,

including undertaking work duties which may fall outside those required of this role. All

employees must comply with reasonable and lawful directions.

Core Competencies

The following competencies are required of all roles within the Shire and are ranked to reflect

differing levels of responsibility. These competencies reflect the Shire’s Values of Respect,

Openness, Teamwork, Leadership, Excellence and Health and Wellbeing which apply at all

times, to all staff, in all roles.

Competency Required Level

Health and Safety Fundamental: Applies Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Method

Statements and other safety procedures to own work and

immediate work area. Maintains a safe workplace and actively

participates in hazard identification and reporting. At all times

acts in accordance with the principles identified in the Local

Government Act and State and Federal legislation.

Accountability Intermediate: Works under general supervision up to limited

supervision. Applies discretion in own task sequencing, may

develop job specific systems to assist in the completion of

allocated tasks. Receives general direction and selective

checking of work.

Judgement and Decision Fundamental: Work procedures generally well established.

Making Decisions made impact on local work areas and team.

Discretion applied within established procedures. Judgement is

limited to own work. May make simple recommendations within

local work area.

Time Management Intermediate: Able to manage own workload and prioritise

within usual work patterns.

Customer Service Fundamental: Provide a general service under direct

supervision. May be learning or developing into customer

service positions. The employee will reflect and always

demonstrate the code of conduct of the organisation, its values

and work with the highest level of integrity.

Financial Management Fundamental: Adhere to set budgets in purchasing. May

provide some general feedback in respect to costs and

spending derived from operational responsibilities.

Leadership Fundamental: Extent of leadership is setting a positive example

through ones own actions to influence peers and supervisors.

Role Specific Competencies

These are the specific competencies required of the role.

Competency Required Level

Problem Solving Fundamental: Able to solve minor problems that relate to

immediate tasks. Solve problems in accordance with

managerial directives, policies of Council and legislative

requirements.

Conflict Resolution Fundamental: Able to work well with team members and

demonstrate respect to peers.

Communications Skills Fundamental: Can read and write english to an acceptable

level for the workplace. Can follow written and verbal direction,

safety instructions, and other workplace specific terminology.

Major portions of the work are verbal rather than written.

Considerate when dealing with others.

Equipment Operation Intermediate: Uses hand held, powered and non-powered

equipment. May use some ride on (non specialised)

machinery.

Administration Skills Fundamental: Able to complete routine job related paperwork

and generic office equipment and software.

Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications Required of Role

• Minimum C Class Drivers Licence; and

• Current National Police Clearance (dated within 6 months of commencement).

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Required of Role

• Previous experience in cleaning role desirable, including:

o Proficiency with high pressure cleaners, floor cleaning machinery

o Preference for experience with floor stripping, outside heavy duty cleaning and

industrial cleaning.

Employment Conditions & Benefits

CONDITIONS

Employment conditions are in accordance with the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement

2022 (EA).

ALLOWANCES

Ashburton, Annual Leave Travel and Health & Wellbeing allowances are applicable as per

the EA.

Ashburton Allowance $4,750 pa

Annual Leave Travel Allowance $2,000 pa

Health & Wellbeing Allowance $300 pa

Position dependent, other benefits may include provision of a mobile phone, tablet and/or

laptop, flexibility in working arrangements as well as travel, training, and personal

development opportunities.

SUPERANNUATION

Along with 10.5% Superannuation guarantee, we offer a generous Superannuation matching

scheme (up to a total of 22.5% and 25.5% after 2 years), with salary sacrifice options.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Six (6) weeks annual leave per annum with no additional leave loading applicable.

LONG SERVICE LEAVE

Thirteen (13) weeks after ten (10) years continuous Local Government service which is

transferable between Local Governments in Western Australia.

ACCOMMODATION

Under the current Accommodation Directive, all full time and part time employees can apply

for either free Shire accommodation or rent relief, pending eligibility and availability.

UNIFORM AND PPE

Corporate uniforms are provided as per the EA. Uniforms considered PPE will be provided

upon commencement and will be replaced as required.

What do you need to do before applying?

COVERING LETTER

The covering letter should include the title of the position you are applying for, as well as

the position reference number. You should explain why you are applying for the position,

outline the relevance of your skills and how you may be contacted during normal business

hours, should you be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

RESUME

Your resume should be up to date and provide personal details such as your name, address,

and telephone number as well as relevant work history, education, training, courses

attended, qualifications and professional memberships. Relevant work history should

commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of

employment. In the description of your work history give only a brief summary of the duties

and responsibilities for each of the positions.

REFEREES

You should include in the resume the names and contact numbers of at least two (2) recent

referees. It is our preference to contact referees from positions you’ve held which are related

to the role you’re applying for, if viable. At least one referee should be your current manager,

alternatively a manager from a previous position may be used.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Please apply by emailing your application to [email protected] with “Cleaner

Onslow” in the subject line.

NEXT STEPS

Once you have submitted your application you should start thinking about the next steps of

the recruitment process and gather documentation to address the mandatory requirements

for the role, this will include:

• 100 points of ID;

• Current Driver’s Licence; and

• Required qualifications, tickets, or other licences.

You may also be required to undergo pre-employment checks such as psychometric testing,

medical assessments and drug and alcohol screening – ensure you have documentation or

evidence of any medical conditions or medication prior to medical testing being conducted.