Caretaker for City Buildings

About the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Situated in the Goldfields region approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a vibrant regional centre home to over 30,000 residents. The city combines metropolitan amenities with access to natural beauty and outdoor activities, supporting a thriving community.

The City Council is focused on building a sustainable regional city characterized by cleanliness, inclusivity, quality services, economic growth, and being a top employer.

Position Overview

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking to hire four dedicated caretakers to maintain city halls and public facilities to a high standard while ensuring confidentiality at all times. This role involves cleaning, basic maintenance, and facility management across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of municipal halls and facilities accessible to the public.
• Ensure operational readiness and tidiness of public spaces to uphold safety and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and serve as a point of contact for external visitors or customers as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks.
• Strong communication abilities, encompassing negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to manage administrative duties, plan and organize multiple projects efficiently while meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player who can also work independently, displaying initiative, problem-solving skills, and forward-thinking.

Core Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership and fulfilling commitments.
• Collaboration: Working jointly with respect and shared objectives.
• Teamwork: Supporting colleagues and valuing collective success.
• Respect: Treating everyone with dignity and embracing diversity.
• Integrity: Acting honestly and ethically in all matters.
• Transparency: Communicating openly and fostering trust.
• Excellence: Striving for high standards and continuous improvements.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary is $64,925. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program.
• Superannuation contributions with City matching up to 3% on voluntary additional contributions.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Access to free parking and subsidised gym/leisure centre memberships at Goldfields Oasis.
• An annual $300 reimbursement for facility use or attendance.
• Childcare rebates.
• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Application Details

Applications will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates has been identified; the vacancy may close without prior notice. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.