Cleaning Crew (Eastern Creek)

**Cleaning Crew at Sydney Zoo**

Located in the heart of Western Sydney, Sydney Zoo strives to showcase a broad range of native and exotic animals using technology and advanced exhibit design, with a strong focus on animal welfare, conservation, and educating our visitors about animals and their habitats. Environmental and social awareness play a vital role in our message that highlights the indigenous culture and human influence on the environment.

**The Position**

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an exciting team at Sydney zoo in the role of Cleaning Crew, utilising your skills in an area that you are genuinely passionate about. This role will commence as soon as possible.

The Cleaning Crew are responsible for maintaining all facilities at Sydney Zoo, ensuring that they are ongoingly kept in a clean and orderly condition during operational and non-operational hours.

**Skills, Knowledge, and Relevant Experience**
- Demonstrated ability to follow verbal directions.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake duties in a timely manner.
- Able to work independently and as a part of team.
- Physically able to reach, stretch, bend and walk during daily routines, with the ability to stand for long lengths of time.
- General knowledge of cleaning products supplies and techniques for cleaning.
- Able to work a 7 day rotating roster.
- Demonstrated ability to follow a schedule, with the added ability to prioritise tasks by level of importance.
- Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to jobs and duties.
- Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines, excellent time management skills.

**Why should you join the Zoo Crew?**

By joining the exciting Sydney Zoo Crew, you will not only be in close proximity to some of the most incredible animals native to Australia and across the world, but you will also join an amazing team of dedicated people! Our team are passionate, devoted, and heavily inspired by Sydney Zoo’s values and mission to deliver a world-class visitor experience that encourages the community to make a difference, and all with a smile!

We are very proud of our diverse team of staff that represent all the different backgrounds and cultures that call Western Sydney ‘home.’ We love the individuality across our team of people as much as we love the collection of animals we so proudly care for. Whether you are looking for your first job, wanting to jump back into the workforce, or simply need a stimulating change to shake up your career, we encourage you to take the next step and join in our vision to make a difference.

Sydney Zoo is committed to providing a positive workplace and fostering employee engagement and wellbeing. We know how important it is to recognise and thank our staff for making Sydney Zoo outstanding and we do this by providing our team with free annual flu vaccinations, workplace massages, monthly staff BBQs, training opportunities, and fulfilling fundraising events, just to name a few! If you would like to become part of an amazing team that does all of this and so much more, then look no furtherSydney Zoo is for you!

**Applications**

Applicants will be required to provide a current resume and a covering letter outlining your ability to meet the above selection requirements. **Applications close at 9am Thursday, 3rd October 2024.**

Sydney Zoo is a fully COVID-19 vaccinated workplace. We will require proof of your triple vaccination status prior to commencement. Please contact us for general enquiries, including if you have any queries regarding our policy or to obtain a copy of the Sydney Zoo Vaccination policy.
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