Cleaner - Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre

Job Description

Education (Organisation site)South East Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division Would you love to work in a 5-Star Cleaner Greener School in a beautiful location? Are you an organised individual that is flexible and adaptable? Have a strong sense of environmental sustainability and education? There is a unique opportunity for a Permanent Part-time Cleaner to join the friendly team at Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre. Our site is unique and a beautiful place to work, situated in a stunning forest setting. We have a friendly, professional team who take great pride in our site's presentation and in providing excellent service to our visiting schools. Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre provides experiential learning programs to students from Prep to Year 12, with environmental, sustainability and First Nations themes embedded. We operate with a high level of Health and Safety standards, detailed operating procedures and quality equipment to undertake tasks linked to role responsibilities. Sustainability practices are visible across our site and woven into learning activities and programs. We highlight and demonstrate how we run on solar power, access tank water, use worm farms to compost biotic waste and separate abiotic items for recycling. Keep Queensland Beautiful has awarded us their highest accreditation level - a 5-star Cleaner Greener School. About the Role: Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support. Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program. School based cleaning would be ideal. At our site, you will be cleaning inside halls, classrooms, office spaces, kitchens, amenities and cabins. Outside areas in a bush setting will include paths (some with incline and steps), covered areas, verandas, terraced paths and storage areas. No two days are the same, as we run a diverse array of learning programs for a range of age groups. This means that organisational skills, knowing how and what to prioritise; and being flexible and adaptable will be essential in undertaking this role. There is enough time given to complete required tasks and respectful, timely communication is essential in our workplace. We are a small team, with a strong, supportive staff culture and we always step in to support and help each other as required. We are strengths-focused and develop all staff to be leaders and well-trained in their areas of responsibility. This position is a Part-time role of 61 hours per fortnight or 0.80 FTE. Please note, when working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history, contactable by phone/email). Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description, telling us why you are interested in working in an environmental education centre and what attracts you to this role. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Closing Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr