Cleaner - Beagle Bay

About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 22 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care.

The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres. The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.

About the Opportunity

KAMS now has an opportunity for a Cleaner to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Beagle Bay, WA, on a part time basis. Reporting to the Beagle Bay Health Centre Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the hygiene/cleanliness standard of the office is maintained at a very high level.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Vacuum all floors
• Mop all wet areas
• Clean bathrooms
• Wipe over all surfaces

The ideal candidate will have high level integrity in maintaining patient and organisational confidentiality.

To view the position description, please click here.

Please note: It is a requirement that successful candidates be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS and fixed term until 3rd January with possible extension

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $53,705 plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• District allowance $2,920 p.a.
• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,285 p.a. (after 12 months of service);
• 5 weeks annual leave p.a.; 

Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.