- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Experience performing various cleaning tasks unsupervised in a school environment or similar;
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods;
- Demonstrated understanding of hygiene issues in a school environment;
- Demonstrated ability to thoroughly clean school areas and classrooms;
- Demonstrated understanding of current Work Health and Safety requirements.
- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Cleaner - East Maitland - Catholic Schools Office
Description
St Joseph's Primary School East Maitland is seeking a temporary part-time (8.75 hours per week) Cleaner to join the team for the remainder of the year. The successful candidate will also work 2.5 hours per week as Grounds Person.
St Joseph's Primary School, East Maitland, is a systemic Catholic school situated in the Hunter Valley NSW, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Committed to meeting the learning needs of all students, the school blends traditional and contemporary learning styles and has a range of first class facilities that serve a wide and diverse cross section of communities, both rural and urban, in the Morpeth and East Maitland Parishes.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Cleaner is responsible performing a range of cleaning tasks to ensure a clean, hygienic and safe environment for staff and students. Cleaners generally work split shifts, before and after official school hours. They directly report to the Principal, however, work relatively independently and are allocated specific areas to clean. The allocation of these areas can vary, but commonly Cleaners will have an allocation of classrooms and indoor areas, as well as some outdoor areas.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Marie Butel-Simoes, Principal on Tel: or via email:
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Thursday 16th May 2024 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.