Cleaner - Bidyadanga

Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (La Grange) is located on the Kimberley coast in Western Australia, 1590 kilometres from the capital city of Perth and 180 kilometres from Broome.

​The recognised traditional owners of the land are the Karajarri people.

​Bidyadanga is the largest remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia with a population of approximately 850 residents and is home to the Karajarri, Juwalinny, Mangala, Nyungamarta and Yulpartja language groups.

Rich in history, art and culture and with a developing economy, Bidyadanga has many community facilities and infrastructure to support community's people.

The word Bidyadanga comes from a word for "emu watering hole" (pijarta or bidyada).Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc (BACLG) was incorporated in 1975 as a not-for-profit organisation to administer government-funded programs such as the Daycare service, Municipal Services, and agencies of Centrelink and Australia Post, for the community. A Council of community representatives governs the organisation.

The Council is comprised of two members of each of the five language groups that reside in Bidyadanga. Council elections are held every three years.

BACLG now has an opportunity for a Cleaner to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Bidyadanga, WA, on a part time basis. Reporting to the Bidyadanga Health Centre Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the hygiene/cleanliness standard of the office is maintained at a very high level.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Vacuum all floors
• Mop all wet areas
• Clean bathrooms
• Wipe over all surfaces

The ideal candidate will have high level integrity in maintaining patient and organisational confidentiality.

To view the position description, please click here.

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $62,815 plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,285 p.a. (after 12 months of service);
• 5 weeks annual leave p.a.;