The School Cleaning Service is responsible for the delivery of school cleaning across all ACT Government schools. This includes managing the school cleaning workforce (recruitment, contract management, rostering, procuring cleaning equipment and supplies, implementing site specific cleaning, coordinating cleaning for community hire of school facilities. The School Cleaning Service is seeking candidates who can meet the above criteria and who possess skills and experience for the position of Supervisor. The ideal candidate will: Be available to work full time with daily shifts rostered Monday – Friday between the hours of 10:00am and 10:00pm. Deliver cleaning services across a number of ACT Government Schools. Assist with the supervision, induction, training, toolbox talks, and performance management of School Cleaning Officers. Work with limited supervision and guidance across multiple school sites within an ACT Government School Network. Assist with stakeholder management. Undertake general cleaning duties as required. Ensure Work Health and Safety and Personal Protective Equipment requirements are met. Undertake all duties in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures, and Have cross cultural communication skills. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: Mandatory Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au) The duties of the position require a high degree of manual activity and must possess an appropriate level of functional physical fitness. Must hold a valid Australian driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one and must have a safe driving record in Australia. Must wear a uniform and work a shift roster. Highly Desirable Experience in cleaning supervision or a leading hand role. Administrative and computer skills, or the ability to learn to operate a variety of computer applications, and work within data bases and records management systems. Experience working with a diverse group of employees. Desirable Experience working with trade unions. A current First Aid Certificate. Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to apply: Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. LI-DNI
