Cleaner – Casual VRN 27/25

Award Classification: Level 2Employment ConditionsQueensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State2017Department / Branch: Engineering / Asset Management / BuildingPrincipal Location: Council Depot, HughendenReports to: Cleaner Team Leader (or as directed)Direct Reports: NilFlinders Shire Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyleOur Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respectOur Values: A Caring PhilosophyPursuit of ExcellenceTeamworkLocal OwnershipCommunicationLeadershipRecognitionCouncil StructurePosition Objective The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness across Council facilities bothinternally and externally.As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of serviceand continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.Office of the Chief Executive Officer Investment, Attraction & Economic DevelopmentExecutive SupportHuman ResourcesCorporate & Financial Services Financial ControlInformation &Communication TechnologyBusiness & Customer ServicesGovernance & RegulatoryServicesWorkplace Health & SafetyEngineeringOpen Spaces & CommunityAssetsAsset ManagementProject ManagementRoads & InfrastructureCommunity Services & Wellbeing Community Development &EngagementTourismCommunity CareRegional Marketing &PromotionMedia / CommunicationsKey ResponsibilitiesOperational Competent and safe operation of plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertakingactivities up to and including engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government IndustryAward, as amended or replacedMaintain and clean Council facilities and workspaces to a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene,safety, and customer needs as designated by schedule of works including window cleaning,vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, cobweb removal, rubbish removal,cleaning toilet, and maintaining eating areasEnsure Council facilities are left safe and secure including setting of alarms, and reporting faultsand/or damage to equipment and/or suspicious activities as they occurEnsure safe storage of cleaning products and chemicals, maintaining clean and safe storage area/s,and substances are properly marked along with safety data sheets being currentUndertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic PlansProvide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection withmembers of the public is maintainedDevelop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams includingparticipation in team/Council meetingsSharing of knowledge and skills between team membersCompletion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costingcodes and health and safety related itemsMaintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocatedwork tasks/activitiesGeneral Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframesUndertake other tasks up to and including your competency and levelActively promote the values of the organisation to staffActively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures throughwhich allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficientlyAdministration Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being metProvide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers andconduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient mannerContribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in teammeetings and training sessions as requiredEnsure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council PolicyKeep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state ofactivities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Counciloperations or relations with ratepayers and/or the publicMaintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that otherstaff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their ownpersonal planning is not inconveniencedOrganisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledgemanagementchanging technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of futuretrends and required competenciesWillingness and ability to set the example and live the valuesWillingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational cultureWillingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountablefor suchWillingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and selfCorporate ResponsibilitiesAll employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in a waythat shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordancewith the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols asmay be applicable to the role.Workplace Health & Safety All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire CouncilWork Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&SPolicies, Procedures and work instructions.In Fulfilling This Duty, Workers Are ToTake reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safetyof other persons.Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by theperson in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at theworkplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021.Other RequirementsThis position operates from Council’s Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may berequired to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hoursto meet the requirements of the role.Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be requiredThe incumbent must be:prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise peopleless than eighteen (18) years of age if required;medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner;andPrepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check Organisational Relationships and Delegations Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across CouncilExternal: Members of the publicDelegations: The cleaner works under limited direction, has the skills to manage time and organisationalpriorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing authority in accordance withCouncil's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.Selection Criteria Essential Experience in cleaning either in commercial or residential environment and dedicated to safeworking practices. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to respond to all customerenquiries, internal and external in a professional and patient manner. Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, establish work priorities, meet deadlines,while ensuring attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically and with integrity e.g. reliable, punctual, takepride in work. Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork and reasonable written/verbal skills to followdirections. Current C Class drivers licence with good driving history and willingness to provide driving historyif/when required. Ability to work flexible hours including outside normal business hours, weekends, public holidaysand when required, be able to cover shifts at short notice. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies.Desirable Current national general construction induction (white) card; immunisation or willing to beimmunised for Hepatitis A and B.