Casual Cleaners

Description Lithgow, New South Wales The Opportunity Lithgow City Council has an opportunity for Casual Cleaners to join their team to ensure health and hygiene standards are maintained throughout Council's buildings and assets. Reporting to the Cleansing Unit Team Leader, this role is to enhance the community health and amenity by proper cleansing practice. The Cleaner is responsible for undertaking general cleaning duties ensuring hygienic standards are maintained throughout Council administration offices and community buildings and ensuring chemical handling and storage procedures are followed. The ability to work a varied roster, including weekends, is essential to this role. More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to): Undertaking general cleaning duties including the removal of litter, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floor surfaces, wiping down surfaces, dusting shelves, clearing bins, cleaning windows and disinfecting kitchen and bathroom areas Ensure cleanliness of Council and Community Buildings Use and storage of products, substances or chemicals following Safety Data Sheets safety information, Council's policies and legislative requirements Conduct daily and monthly workplace inspections and risk assessments as required Project and promote the image of Council as both positive and efficient through maintaining professional standards and presentation For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please click here for the complete Position Description. About You The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Hold a current class C, P1 or P2 drivers licence Ability to provide high quality work in order to provide a clean, hygienic, safe and aesthetic environment for Council employees and members of the public Knowledge of the safe use of appropriate chemicals, and the ability to measure simple quantities for mixtures for chemical use to comply with manufacturers’ specifications Be a friendly and self‑motivated team player, with a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal or no direct supervision Well‑developed organisational skills to manage competing priorities and complete set outcomes within tight deadlines Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles and legislative requirements of Work Health and Safety (WH&S) Demonstrated Commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity In Addition, an Ideal Candidate Would Have Previous relevant experience in commercial cleaning and/or cleaning of public amenities Hold Certificate II in Cleaning Operations or equivalent Hold a current First Aid Certificate Salary and Benefits Between $33.65 and $36.33 per hour, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. Casual hours to assist with covering periods of leave, functions and events. The ability to work a varied roster including weekends. Applications close on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 4pm AEST. Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered. Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia. You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Lithgow City Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr