Mosque Caretaker (Security & Facilities, Full-Time)

The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), the peak representative body for Victorian Muslims (85+ member organisations), seeks a full-time Mosque Caretaker for its City Mosque in West Melbourne. This is a 12-month temporary position combining facility management, security, community engagement, and religious operations support.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Operational & Event Support: Coordinate daily prayers, multiple Jumu'ah sessions, and religious calendar observances (Ramadan, Eid). Lead congregational prayers when an Imam is unavailable. Manage building systems (PA/sound, lighting, heating/cooling). Direct volunteer coordination during events and manage hall setup/breakdown.

Facilities & Cleaning: Serve as primary cleaner, ensuring prayer-ready conditions before all five daily prayers and especially around Jumu'ah. Maintain prayer areas, wudu facilities, toilets, kitchen, offices, and common areas to Islamic and OH&S standards. Execute daily cleaning and periodic deep cleans per an approved schedule. Stock ablution areas, manage cleaning supplies, and identify maintenance needs.

Security & Access: Oversee daily opening/closing aligned with prayer times. Act as keyholder and first emergency contact. Operate and monitor CCTV and security systems. Assist with secure donation box handling. Respond to after-hours callouts for security, emergency repairs, or site access (year-round, including weekends/holidays).

Community Engagement: Welcome worshippers and visitors warmly. Engage compassionately with people experiencing hardship, referring them to support services. Suggest improvements to mosque safety, comfort, and functionality.

Ramadan & Eid Operations: Coordinate daily iftar logistics. Manage nightly iftar setup, volunteer coordination, cleanup, and waste removal. Support Taraweeh, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Grants & Fundraising: Gather quotes and photographs for grant applications. Assist with grant reporting and fundraising activities.

**Essential Qualifications:**

• Strong understanding of mosque religious practices, Islamic cleanliness, and prayer/wudu standards
• Hands-on cleaning, caretaking, or facilities maintenance experience with high-standard output
• Ability to lead congregational prayers (adhan/iqamah) when Imam unavailable
• Experience supporting community or religious events with volunteer coordination skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution abilities
• Physical capability for cleaning tasks (lifting, bending, equipment operation)
• Reliability, punctuality, and professional presentation
• Current Australian work rights; willingness to obtain Working with Children Check and National Police Check

**Strongly Preferred:**

• OH&S familiarity and infection control knowledge
• Leadership or volunteer management experience

**Work Schedule:**

Ordinarily Monday–Friday, with evening/weekend availability for events, nightly Ramadan iftars, and occasional public holidays. Year-round on-call for urgent callouts.

Reports to: CEO (Zakaria Wahid). Works with: Head Imam, ICV staff, and volunteers.