Location: Bombala, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent 
Employment Status: Part-time (20 hours per fortnight)
Salary Range: $57,817 full time equivalent plus superannuation
Start Date: Monday 21 October 2024
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 4 October 2024 

About St Joseph's Primary

Stability and growth have been hallmarks of St Joseph’s in recent years and this is largely due to the dedication and hard work of the teachers and support staff. We are committed to providing an excellent student centered, inquiry based learning experience for our students. Literacy and Numeracy continue to be priority areas. The school delivers learning programs that guide all students towards independent work with support matched to individual learning needs. We work with parents to build confidence and resilience, support individual learning and challenge students to achieve high expectations.

St Joseph's Primary is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the Role

The School Cleaner plays a vital role in supporting school efficiency and maintains specific facilities within the school through the provision of cleaning and operational services.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 
• Onsite parking
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting non-specialised general maintenance work.
• Responding to alarms, following emergency procedures, preparing incident reports, inspecting and securing buildings.
• Responsibility for storage and distribution of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• The direct supervision and responsibility of cleaning work 
• Inspecting and securing buildings

Qualifications

• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registration
• Relevant work experience
• First Aid Certificate

Selection Criteria

1. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues.
2. The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
3. Initiative and the ability to handle several tasks concurrently.
4. Flexibility to adjust to changing situations.
5. Ability to apply knowledge experience and training to assist with planning, organising and achieving outcomes within the relevant time constraints.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of work, health and safety principles and legislation, including hazard identification and risk management.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Susan Tighe on 02 6458 3776 or via email Susan.Tighe@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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