Cleaning & Gardening Coordinator

Organisational Environment

For more than 100 years, Scouting has enabled young people to participate in outdoor adventure activities and push personal boundaries, developing their resilience, confidence, and leadership capabilities. Scouting is shaping the future by giving young people the opportunities and the support to thrive and be heard.

The Baden Powell Activity Centre is an Outdoor Education (OE) and recreation facility providing schools and community groups with high quality OE programs and services specialising in outdoor and expedition-based activities.

Situated on 36 hectares adjoining Lane Cove National Park, the Baden-Powell Activity Centre offers flexible training facilities, adventurous activities, and cabin-style accommodation in a tranquil bush land setting only 25 kilometres from Sydney CBD.

Purpose of the Position

The Cleaning & Gardening Coordinator is fundamental to the maintenance and visual appearance of Baden Powell Activity Centre. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the upkeep the facility.

Responsibilities & Duties

General Cleaning

• Maintain an overall high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation of the facility. 
• General cleaning of the Pax Hill Building, John Hill Training Building, Colin Doust Dining Hall and Kitchen area, and Lyon Barton Hall, along with smaller buildings as needed.
• Adhere to the facility cleaning checklists.
• Liaise with cleaning suppliers to ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained.
• Clean toilets as required.

Housekeeping & Turnover

• Manage linen and laundry requirements, including liaising with linen cleaning supplier and organising pickups and drop offs in a timely manner for bookings.
• Prepare and clean rooms to the highest quality and efficiency.
• Ensure security and privacy of guests, always demonstrating integrity and diligence.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and proactively report of any hazards, faulty or damaged equipment to senior staff/Centre Manager.
• Provide efficient, friendly, and professional service to all guests.
• Demonstrate willingness to be available for additional duties as required.

Maintenance & Gardening

• Regularly mow and trim lawns and edges.
• Clear debris from paths, grassed areas, flowerbeds, and all entrances.
• Weed, feed and water gardens. 
• Trim Hedges and garden beds and make sure it is kept neat and tidy. 
• Ensure drains are clear to prevent flooding over roads and pathways. 
• Report any damage or defects to the Centre Manager so that arrangements can be made to make repairs. 
• Politely instruct guests of the grounds not to damage trees or plant life or harass animal life.
• Keep all surfaces free of moss and weeds. 
• Regularly clean pits, drains and toilet blocks. 
• Clean and maintain air conditioners filters.
• Ensure all outdoor areas are litter free – recycle materials where appropriate. 
• Change lamps, tap washers and attend to any other minor handyman repairs as directed by the Centre Manager.

Key Capabilities & Requirements

Qualification, Training & Experience

• Previous experience in cleaning and or housekeeping.
• Previous experience in gardening.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills Strong time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Highly organised.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, autonomously and with limited supervision.
• An ethical approach to work, self-motivated and enjoys achieving results.

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in Australia
• Current National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mandatory Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Clearances

Prior to commencement of duties, the Cleaning & Gardening Coordinator is required to hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (Employed), provide results of a National Police Check and have undergone a background check.