Are you passionate about supporting your community?

The role you could play

We are seeking a dedicated Casual Cleaner! You will provide a high quality standard of cleaning and waste management at our Flagstaff and The Open Door. Additionally, as being a part of The Homelessness Melbourne Metro Cleaning Service, you will join a collaborative team to support single men experiencing homelessness and mental health issues.

Duties

• Respond to any emergency cleaning situations such as blood spills, shower/toilet or basin overflows, bathroom accidents
• Ensure high standard of cleanliness in outdoor environments including the entrance to buildings and garden settings
• Work with Community Support Team to assist Resident luggage storage systems
• Complete vacuuming, mopping, polishing floors, dusting, general tidying, mange recycling and high-pressure outdoor cleaning
• Be available to work a flexible roster including availability on weekends

This is a casual position based in West and North Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 2.1 Award.

The ideal candidate will have

• Minimum 12 months' experience cleaning and desirable to have worked within the Community Sector
• Qualification in Certificate 3 Cleaning Operations preferred
• A positive outlook and customer service attitude
• Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
• An understanding of manual handling, hygiene standards & OHS regulations
• The physical ability to undertake all cleaning duties
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Full Covid Vaccination status
• Valid Employee Working with Children's Check
• A disclosure of pre-existing heal conditions that may impact fulfilment of position requirements

​Benefits of working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Flexible working conditions
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.