Careers with ASIO

ASIO

Securing Australia - protecting its people.

Job Vacancies

AE2 - AE3 (APS2 - APS3 equivalent) Cleaners
Trades & Property
Various
Ongoing - Permanent
03120242025
$66,320 - $82,397
14-Oct-2024
The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

ASIO is seeking cleaners to take care of our facilities (including floors, surfaces, restrooms and common spaces) to the highest standards. We offer flexible working arrangements, including casual day shifts, part-time or full-time arrangements.
A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

Role responsibilities 

As an AE2 Cleaner in ASIO, you will work individually and as part of a team to perform a range of duties including: 
- Sweeping floors.
- Vacuuming hard and soft surfaces.
- Carpet steam cleaning and extraction.
- Mopping hard surfaces.
- Buffing and scrubbing floors.
- Cleaning and polishing office furniture.
- Cleaning wet areas.
- Glass cleaning.
- Low- and high-level dusting.
- High pressure cleaning.
- Emptying waste and recyclable rubbish from kitchen areas.
- Removing stains.
- Maintaining stocks in service areas (soap, towels, toilet paper etc).

As an AE3 Leading Hand of Cleaning Services in ASIO, you will work individually and as part of a team to perform a range of duties including: 
- Supervising all cleaning services.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the interior of ASIO's facilities is maintained to a high standard.
- Assigning the day to day/relief tasks for cleaning staff (if required).
- Ensuring compliance with WHS provisions (PPE, manual handling, safe use of chemicals, working at heights etc.).
- Ensuring cleaning equipment is serviced and maintained regularly.
- Managing orders of consumables and equipment.
- Undertaking day-to-day general cleaning tasks as required.
- Regularly liaising with facilities services staff.
- Managing any administrative processes required to support cleaning services.  
- Escorting cleaners/contractors without security clearances as required.

What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:
- A reasonable fitness level for walking, bending and reaching activities, and the ability to lift objects up to 10 kilograms.-
- Discretion when present in work spaces.
- An understanding and awareness of health and safety procedures, for example manual handling, safe use of chemicals, working at heights and hazard identification.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective time management.
- A flexible approach to work hours and location.
- Personal drive and motivation.
- A willingness to learn new tasks.
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

What we offer you 

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
- A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available). 
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the role, you must be: 
- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

 ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates when relocation is required. 

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:
- A written pitch of up to 200 words (two paragraphs) using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.
- All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. 
- ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Closing date and time

Monday 14 October 2024, 17:00pm AEDT
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. 

The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the AE 2 -3 Cleaner role. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. 
All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.
ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. 
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.
We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916.

More information

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.