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• Full time, Ongoing role based in Rozelle (NSW)

About the opportunity

The Student Services and Operations division is looking for a Facilities Servies Officer (cleaning and waste) to join their Campus Services team.

As our new Facilities Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day cleaning, waste operations and sustainability initiatives, programs and objectives at our Rozelle Campus.

This varied role is perfect for a team player.  Someone who is detail oriented and loves to be on the go.  You will be happy to work independently and thrive knowing you’re working towards a common goal. 

This role will be required Monday to Friday each week with working hours to be negotiated.

This role will also attract a 15 per cent penalty on top of your regular salary for any shift time outside of our regular hours of 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday.

What you’ll do:

• Perform cleaning duties in all buildings, including but not limited to floors, walls, toilets, showers, kitchens.
• Distribution and replenishing of consumable items including hand sanitisers, wall mounted wipe dispensers and washroom, kitchen and staff common room items
• Assist with the cleaning and tidying of external areas such as courtyards, paths, walkways, open areas and patios (removal of leave and tree branches) as required.
• Movement and transportation of all general waste, paper, cardboard, recycling, controlled waste and compostable waste wheelie bins to and from the designated external kerbside areas for collection.
• Assist with portering/movement/transportation of furniture and equipment.
• Assist with the provision of cleaning and waste services for events, conferences and functions.

­What we’re looking for:

•  Relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training preferred.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• Physical ability to carry out numerous manual handling tasks, including undertaking manual handling, transportation and lifting >10kg (furniture and waste bins).

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 2 and will have a total remuneration package before shift penalties of up to $73,756 comprising base salary within the range of $62,415 to $73,756 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Tomasino Rigoli, Contracted Services Administrator (Cleaning, Waste & Pest Control), on Tomasino.Rigoli@utas.edu.au or 0362262798.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501080 - Facilities Services Officer (Cleaning and Waste).pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.