▷ High Salary Cleaner

NSW Department of Education – We educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

Ongoing Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual Positions

Salary: $27.15 p/h + shift penalties where applicable

Location: Hunter Valley & Central Coast

Join Our Team – Cleaners Wanted in Hunter Valley & Central Coast

Are you committed to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments? We’re looking for reliable and detail-oriented Cleaners to join our Cleaning Services team, supporting schools and workplaces across the Hunter Valley and Central Coast.

About the Role

As a Cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and general cleaning duties
- Sanitising restrooms, classrooms, offices, and shared spaces
- Following cleaning schedules and procedures
- Safely using cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Reporting hazards, maintenance issues, and supply needs
- Assisting with deep cleans, programmed works, and special tasks

You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering quality cleaning services that help students, staff, and visitors feel safe and comfortable. For further information please click here to view the role description.

We’re looking for

- Reliable team players who take pride in their work
- Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and WHS requirements
- Experience using cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to hygiene
- Ability to follow schedules and meet service standards
- Effective communication and reporting skills
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

What We Offer

- A competitive salary with salary sacrificing options
- Employer contributions to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Career development and mobility opportunities across the Department

How to Apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and answer the question outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Question: You observe water on the floor in a corridor. Describe the steps you would take, in order, to keep people safe and clean the area.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking “Apply Now”.

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. Visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights. Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens; temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Sunday, 26 October at 11:59pm.

For recruitment enquiries, please contact cleaningservicesrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.

A recruitment pool may be created through this process for similar roles over the next 18 months.

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