About the Opportunity

Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (UHS) is seeking a Cleaner for a permanent contract at our central health precinct located 270 kilometres NE of Alice Springs on the Urapuntja Homelands. Our goal is the provide the highest standard of primary health care to the Alywarr communities, the First Nations people of Utopia Homelands. We have modern infrastructure, exceptional team members, comprehensive benefits, conditions and pay.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the role will primarily undertake patient drop off/pick up for the Health Service to communities within the Urapuntja Homelands. They may undertake patient transport to Alice Springs on a rostered (weekly) basis; relocation of the mobile clinic (if appropriately licenced); and will be undertake facilities/ maintenance tasks as allocated by the Facilities Manager, as required.

We have modern infrastructure, exceptional team members, comprehensive benefits, conditions and pay. Our greatest asset is our Aboriginal Traditional Owners and our Aboriginal staff, who give wonderful guidance and support in every aspect of our service.

Our Footprint and Facilities:

The Urapuntja Health Service is in Amengernterneah, 23 km north of Arlparra, off the Sandover Highway. Our Health Service team (comprising Clinical and Mental Health and Wellbeing Teams) provide services through our main clinic and Wellbeing Centre at Amengernterneah and as a mobile outreach team, visiting 900-1000 residents of 16 Homeland communities. The Health Service is set in an area of natural beauty, with comfortable accommodation for our staff including a well-equipped and modern clinic, a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre, men and women’s centres, and a gym. We are an organisation that values our staff, and we provide excellent conditions to acknowledge the important work that our health professionals, support staff and employees do.

Benefits

UHS offers some of the most comprehensive employment benefits in Australia:

Salary

Base Salary $59,436 per annum, plus superannuation, for a 37.5 hour week

retention bonuses from 3% to 8% per annum (increasing over time)

Annual salary increases

Comprehensive salary packaging which may include everyday living; meals and entertainment; mortgage and loans; electronic devices; novated leasing and superannuation

Rostering conditions

a “swing cycle”/roster of 6 weeks working on site followed by 2 weeks paid leave

cost of air/road travel from/to Australian capital city paid by UHS for each swing

Free Accommodation in the Urapuntja Health Precinct

Comfortable, fully furnished accommodation situated in our beautiful and quiet Ghost Gum country

Free mobile broadband and landline phone service

Free utilities including power and water

Fenced yard (pets permitted)

Employee entitlements are subject to the Urapuntja Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024.

About You

Proven working experience as a cleaner

Ability to work cooperatively and independently

Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity

Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team

Excellent organisational skills

Awareness of or sensitivity of Aboriginal culture and history is highly valued

Ability to speak local indigenous language is highly valued

Previous experience working with remote Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal organisations and groups is desirable

Current NT Ochre card (working with children check), or ability to acquire same

Vaccinations as clinically required for Category A position (see below)

undertake other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the management in accordance with your skills and qualifications.

National Police Clearance (within 3 months) and NT Ochre Card (working with children) is mandatory for this position. We will assist with application and cost of checks.

This position has been designated as Category A in accordance with the Urapuntja Health Service Policy 3.5 – Staff Immunisation for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. Category A positions are those with direct contact with patients/clients or blood or body substances. All Category A employees are required to provide supporting documentation of immunisations and / or immune status prior to commencement of employment. If a new Category A employee is unaware of their immunisation status, serology testing will be carried out on commencement.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a current resume with covering letter detailing the qualifications, experience and values you bring to this vital role. Your application is to be submitted via this Seek advertisement and must include:

a covering letter highlighting your related experience working in a similar role and your interest in this particular role

a comprehensive resume detailing your relevant experience / qualifications

Applications welcomed immediately. Advertisement may close if suitable applicants are identified earlier.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, contact Jordan 08 8956 9875 or email [email protected]

Check out our website at https://www.urapuntja.org.au/