Senior Housekeeper

UWA Perth Accommodation

• Part time (0.8 FTE), ongoing appointment
• Base salary range: Level 2 $56,631 – $58,490 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

Accommodation and Commercial Services is a sub-portfolio within the division of Student Life and manages residential options for students & commercial operations for external customers and affiliated partners of the University

The portfolio oversees Accommodation operations for Forrest Hall, Crawley Village and operates the central admissions function across College Row, operates the commercial and retail functions for the directorate, oversees Child Care Services and maintains close working relationships with affiliated colleges and PBSA providers

About the opportunity

You will provide efficient and quality housekeeping services to the Facilities under the UWA Accommodation and Commercial Services Office portfolio. These Facilities include Forrest Hall and ten short term accommodation units located within Crawley. You will ensure the facilities and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant housekeeping experience in a hotel or other accommodation environment
• Good organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health requirements

Please note, the successful candidate will possess:

• Current “C” class driver’s licence
• Provide own vehicle
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  P22 128 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Senior Housekeeper] - Position Number [320387] - Level [2].pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 30 January 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kamila Kramarczyk at kamila.kramarczyk@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:09 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:30 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time