• Parental Leave Replacement-Temporary Part Time
• 20 hours per week / 40 hours per fortnight
• Ending 5 November 2026
• Band 2A $33.60 per hour plus superannuation

About Us

Located at the geographical centre of Victoria, within one hour's drive from Ballarat or Bendigo, and just two hours from Melbourne sits Central Goldfields Shire Council. Maryborough is the major business centre surrounded by seven townships that feature iconic heritage architecture. Agricultural industries spread across the municipality, and there are several major manufacturing, infrastructure, freight, printing and food production companies that call us home.

We are a dynamic organisation with a visionary and engaging executive, that look to put value into what we do for our community, residents and business.

Our Values

• Authentic Communication
• Improvement Is Possible
• Collaborative Partnerships

Making a difference

The successful candidate will undertake general cleaning duties on a diverse range of council facilities including but not limited to public toilets, BBQs, office buildings, libraries, Maryborough Art Gallery, and Maryborough Town Hall. Responsibilities include removal of rubbish, vacuuming, general cleaning, maintaining supplies of cleaning materials, toiletries and other associated products and completion of OH&S documentation.

Our ideal candiate

Our successful candidate will be self-motivated, have great attention to detail, the ability to complete the physical demands of the role, work safely, work unsupervised, have good communication skills, open to constructive feedback, flexible to changing demands. Cleaning role is a nighttime position.

What Central Goldfields Shire Council can offer you?

Central Goldfields Shire Council is a collaborative, community‑focused workplace where our people—our greatest asset—are truly valued. We champion continuous learning, professional support, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. With over 210 staff, we're proud of the positive culture we've built together and the commitment we bring to serving our region.

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Transfer of benefits for employees from other Victorian Councils
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Work-life balance options - Our flexible arrangements promote work-life balance
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program

How to apply

• Click on the job title to view the full advertisement.
• Open the detailed position description, which includes the selection criteria you must address in your cover letter.

Selection Criteria

• Read the position description carefully—it outlines the key duties, requirements, and the criteria used to select the most suitable applicant.
• Unless otherwise stated, addressing all key selection criteria is mandatory.
• Avoid simply stating that you meet each criterion; instead, provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills and experience.

Applying for the Role

• When you're ready to apply, click the Apply now button to access the online application form.
• Upload your CV and cover letter/selection criteria responses.
• For a smoother process, prepare these documents in advance and save them as PDFs to upload.

For enquiries, please contact Jason Edwards, Coordinator - Facilities, on 0418 306 005

Applications close 20 May 2026 at 5.00pm

Interviews will be conducted shortly after the close date

If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email people@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Central Goldfields Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and heard.

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