Employment and Volunteer Vacancies
Employment and Volunteer Vacancies
Employment and Volunteer Vacancies
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located on the Southern end of Gold Coast. We are the largest attraction within the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) portfolio and feature a vibrant and varied collection of Australian Wildlife and Non-Native Exotics located one block back from beautiful Currumbin beach.We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, capable and reliable person to fill the role of Cleaner on a casual basis. This role will require you to take responsibility for undertaking specialised cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness of both indoor and outdoor areas of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Weekend work will be required so the applicant will need to have seven day availability. If you have a positive and friendly approach to your work, eye for detail, outstanding guest service and enjoy working within a small friendly team, then please apply.Details about this Position: Responsible for physical cleaning of Sanctuary’s facilities, toilets, public areas plus internal offices, kitchens, food and beverage outlets, lunch rooms and other areas.As a Park Cleaner, you will have a buggy to drive to multiple locations around the Sanctuary.This role will require extensive walking, bending, lifting and carrying, in an outdoor environment, in all weathers.This role will require performing other duties as required by the Cleaning department.A key part of this role is to provide friendly helpful information about the Sanctuary facilities and attractions to our visitors.Safe use of equipment and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).This is a casual position working between 0-38 hours per week.This role will involve weekend, public holiday and school holiday work, so 7 day availability is required.Typical shifts will range from 4-6 hours between 5.30 am to 6.00 pm across a 7 day rotating roster, with later nights as required for functions and events.The successful candidate may be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.Pay and work conditions are under the Amusements, Events & Recreations Award 2010.Non-smokers are preferred.Selection Criteria:Previous experience with working productively within a small team – must be a cooperative team player, able to follow direction without supervision and demonstrate initiative to complete job tasks.Has physical fitness to work outdoors in all weathers, walk long distances, empty bins, work with chemicals and capably perform all elements of a cleaning role.At least two years of relevant experience in similar role or commercial cleaning would be an advantageAbility to adhere to W.H.S guidelines/policies and practices. Experience in working safely with commercial chemicals is an advantage.Appropriate level of English and Numeracy skills is required.Has acceptable level of personal presentation and communication to be able to interact in a friendly, professional and courteous manner with Park visitors, staff and volunteers. Must be able to read, speak and write English to a high level to deliver appropriate levels of customer service.Must hold current Driver’s licence. First Aid qualifications will be highly regardedMust have availability to work weekends and over all holiday periods.Must be comfortable to work in an environment with mammals, birds and reptiles including snakes.Knowledge of the attractions of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary would be an advantage. AUD Currumbin 4223