Lithgow City Councilhas an exciting opportunity for aCleanerto join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Cleansing Unit Team Leader, you will be responsible for undertaking general cleaning duties, including removal of littler, vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping hard floor surfaces, wiping down surfaces, dusting shelves, clearing bins, cleaning windows and disinfecting bathroom and kitchen areas, ensuring hygienic standards are maintained throughout Council's administration offices, chemical handling and storage procedures are followed and any hazards are reported to the Cleansing Unit Team Leader.

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 and as per schedule provided
- Project and promote the image of Council as both positive and efficient through maintaining professional standards and presentation

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Councilhas an exciting opportunity for aCleanerto join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Cleansing Unit Team Leader, you will be responsible for undertaking general cleaning duties, including removal of littler, vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping hard floor surfaces, wiping down surfaces, dusting shelves,



clearing bins, cleaning windows and disinfecting bathroom and kitchen areas, ensuring hygienic standards are maintained throughout Council's administration offices, chemical handling and storage procedures are followed and any hazards are reported to the Cleansing Unit Team Leader.

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 and as per schedule provided
- Project and promote the image of Council as both positive and efficient through maintaining professional standards and presentation

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 setting 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

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

- Between $1,063.91 and $1,148.61per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week,
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 8 October 2026 at 4pm AEST.

Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who

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