Outdoor Cleaner
Job No:
TSC1801
Location:
Murwillumbah
About the role:
In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep our public facilities clean, safe and welcoming by maintaining toilets, showers, electric barbecues and associated areas across the Shire. Working independently and travelling between sites in a Council-provided vehicle, you’ll take pride in delivering a high standard of cleanliness, identifying and reporting maintenance or safety issues, and using your initiative to respond to situations as they arise.
What's on offer:
- a full-time permanent position
- a base salary ranging from $54,812.61 per annum with competency-based increments up to $60,365.65 per annum, plus 12% super
- a 76-hour fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- A reliable and motivated person who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability and a commitment to keeping public facilities clean and safe.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
- A practical, safety-conscious approach, including the safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- A flexible team player who is willing to support others during busy periods.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah South and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 13 November at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Recruitment timeframe:
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by week commencing 23 November 2026
- Interviews will be held week commencing 30 November 2026
- Successful candidate to commence January 2027
Click here to view the Position Description
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.
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How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Please outline your experience cleaning public toilet facilities or similar amenities.
- Provide an example of when you have worked independently and used your initiative to manage your workload or resolve an issue.
- Describe your understanding of WHS requirements when undertaking cleaning duties, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals, equipment and handling of hazards.
- Do you hold a current Australian Driver Licence (Car)?
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