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RESOURCES Winton Shire Council

Position Description


Generic Cleaner


Applications Close:
Open until position filled
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Position Title
Generic Cleaner

Position Number
CS10310

Department
Corporate Services
Classification/Pay Scale
Level 2, Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award 2017 and
Winton Shire Council Enterprise Bargain Agreement 2019 as varied

Terms of Employment
Casual

Supporting documents
Employee Code of Conduct
Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities
Winton Shire Council Drug and Alcohol Policy
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Organisational environment
Winton Shire Council’s Mission Statement is:
“Through meaningful engagement, implement a range of strategies that cater to people from
all walks of life, our community needs and aim to enrich our lifestyle and preserve our
heritage”.
Winton Shire Council’s Vision is:
“To grow our community and explore exciting, new and innovative opportunities which will
retain existing and attract new people with whom we can share our unique lifestyle and rich
heritage”.
Winton Shire Council’s Corporate Values are:
Accountability:
The ethical concept associated with responsibility, enforcement, blameworthiness,
transparent process, liability, and other terms associated with being answerable for the trust
that is bestowed by those whom we serve.


Effectiveness:
The idea of carrying out a program or process that is entirely adequate to accomplish the
purpose that has been identified as a goal or aspiration.


Efficiency:
The concept that in the process of pursuing or effecting any program, procedures, or task
where all wastage is minimised.


Sustainability:
Is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely? When applied in an
economic context, a business is sustainable if it has accepted its practices for the use of
renewable resources and is accountable for the environmental impact of its activities.


Meaningful Community Engagement:
Encompasses the principle of seeking the views and opinions of the Community. This is to
be through an effective committee system and public consultation process as part of
Council’s decision making methodology.


Good Governance:
This describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are
implemented (or not implemented), hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs, manage
public resources, and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance
accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard
for the rule of law.


Ethical and Legal Behaviour:
Ethical behaviour is characterised by honesty, fairness, and equity in all interpersonal
relationships. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and
groups of people. When coupled with legal behaviours there is an expectation that there will
be a penalty for conduct that breaches any law statute or regulation.
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Organisational relationships
Reports to:
Directors/Managers of respective Council assets
Supervision of:
No supervision applicable
Internal Liaisons
Executive Manager Community Services
Director of Works
Corporate Services Manager
Economic Development Manager
External liaisons
Winton Shire Community at large
Position objectives
This position is responsible for providing effective and efficient cleaning services across all
the Council assets when necessary.
Organisational commitment
Corporate
All Local Government employees are required to comply with relevant Acts and regulations,
Council’s policies and procedures as amended from time to time.


Confidentiality and improper use of information
All Council documents and information are treated with complete confidentiality. Information
gained during employment with Local Government must not be used to gain advantage, or to
cause detriment to the Local Government.


Continuous quality improvement
All employees are encouraged to embrace the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI) within the workplace. This will encourage creativity and innovation and identify and
implement improved ways of doing things through this structured process.


Workplace Health and Safety
All employees have a duty under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 Section 28.
Workers and any other person includes Council employees as well as contractors, sub-
contractions, labour hire workers, trainees, apprentices, work experience students,
volunteers and visitors. Workers and any “Other Person” who enters Council workplace must
apply the WHS Duty of reasonable care.
Reasonable care
This includes:
Taking reasonable care for his or her own health and safety
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Taking reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the
health and safety of other persons
Complying, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction
that is given by an authorised officer of Council to allow the person to comply with a
WHS requirement
Cooperating with any reasonable policy or procedure of Council relating to health or
safety at the workplace
Worker Responsibilities include:
1. Attending and participating in pre-start meetings as required, to identify any potential
WHS issues and implementing control options to eliminate or minimise any risks
before commencing work.
2. Inspecting plant and equipment before using it to ensure that it is safe for use.
3. Reporting any defective or damaged plant, tools and equipment to the Supervisor as
required.
4. Taking personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others that may be
affected by work conducted by themselves as a worker of Council.
5. Complying with any Policies or Procedures and complying with any work directions
and/or instructions that are provided.
6. Monitoring and assessing WHS hazards and risks while conducting any work, and
reporting any issues to the relevant supervisor as required.
7. Consulting with the supervisor and WHS Safety Representative for their designated
work group on any safety issues as required.
8. Monitoring the safety conduct if co-workers including Contractors and reporting any
concerns immediately to the contractor or the Supervisor.
9. Stopping work and notifying the Supervisor if there is imminent risk of injury.

Qualifications/Licences/Tickets required
MANDATORY
Hold and maintain a “C” Class Manual drivers’ licence with the ability to drive in rural
and remote locations.
Federal Police Check Clearance.
Qld Blue Card .
Additional requirements and working conditions
The following requirements and working conditions will be necessary in this role:
Internal training for specific areas relating to the position is required.
Ability to work early mornings or evenings and to be flexible when functions are being
held on the premises.
Physical capacity to undertake regular repetitive manual handing tasks, including the
ability to use a floor polishing machine.
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Statement of key responsibilities and duties
The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected
outcomes are coordinated with Council’s operational and corporate plans. The key
responsibilities of the position are:
cleaning and Servicing
o Clean and service, offices, and facilities complexes on a regular, planned
basis and to a high standard including the floors.
o Ensure that the buildings remain tidy and that all furniture and equipment is
appropriately stored after use.
o Monitor stock of cleaning supplies and other consumables and when
necessary order additional supplies.
Maintenance
o Ensure that all maintenance issues are notified to the appropriate persons for
work to be carried out.
Supervision of Premises
o Open and close facilities at times appropriate to the operating hours and to
secure the premises when the complex is not in use; and
o Retain custody of the keys to the buildings and where applicable ensure that
keys are signed out appropriately.
Undertake continuous improvement of all aspects of personal work performance.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Council’s policies and processes.
Maintain confidentiality of all Council operations.
Deliver agreed outcomes, on time and in accordance with best practice principles.
Attend relevant functions, meetings, workshops, seminars and training courses as
directed.
Any other duties as directed by senior staff, relevant to the position and within the
capabilities of the officer.
Key selection criteria
The applicant’s suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:


Selection Criteria 1
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of general commercial cleaning including the ability
to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
Selection Criteria 2
Sound written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to maintain
confidentiality.
Selection Criteria 3
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to safe working practices and willingness to
undertake training in safe use of cleaning products including complying with Material Safety
Data Sheets.
Selection Criteria 4
Excellent time management and effective organisational skills, with the ability to think
laterally, work under pressure and achieve work deadlines in an environment of competing
priorities.

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Other relevant information
The selected applicant will be subject to a criminal history check – undertaken and paid
for by Council.
The selected applicant will be required to undertake a pre-medical assessment to prove
that they are medically fit to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position with
Council covering the cost.
This position will be subject to a minimum probationary period of three (3) months. The
applicant’s employment will undergo a review at the end of the probationary period and a
recommendation will be made to the Chief Executive Officer regarding permanent
employment in the position.
The selected applicant may be required to provide Winton Shire Council with a recent
photograph of the person, at the time of the person’s induction, for the purpose of
creating a Winton Shire Council Employee Identity Card. Under (s138A) of the
Queensland Local Government Act 2009 the employee has a legal obligation to hand
any such identity card/s back to the employer within twenty-one days of termination of
employment, unless the employee has a reasonable excuse.
In the event of organisational change or restructure, Council may require employees to
undertake other roles for which they are qualified and capable of performing.

Authorisation
(This section to be completed with the successful applicant upon completion of the
recruitment process)
By signing this authorisation, the successful applicant acknowledges that they have read this
Position Description and understand the responsibilities associated with the position.



I,
accept the position of Generic Cleaner with the Winton Shire Council and the details as
outlined in the Position Description.
I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about the contents and I understand the
terms and conditions outlined in this document.


Signature: Date

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Recruitment process
Candidates should lodge their applications in accordance with the directions outlined in
“How to Apply for the Position” below.
How to apply for the position
We invite you to lodge a formal application which MUST include a:

• Resume,

• Cover letter, and

• Response to the Selection Criteria

Completed applications are to be forwarded to: jobs@winton.qld.gov.au
Shortlisting and interviews
The Shortlisting of all applicants will be undertaken by a Selection Panel within five (5)
working days after receipt of a completed suitable application. Interviews may be conducted
face to face, or via video-conferencing or tele-conferencing, depending on the location of
candidates and the technology available at the time.
Further information
For further information in relation to this position please contact Winton Shire Council, on
07 4657 2666.

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