Team Leader

Work options:

• Full-Time Perm - Base hourly rate + 12% Super | Jesmond
• Hours/days avail: Monday to Friday 7 am to 3 pm | Travel required
• Increase your take home pay | Fortnightly Pay | Training & Support provided

Join Aruma Commercial Cleaning Services

We provide professional cleaning for offices, retail, and more, offering one-off or regular services tailored to client needs. Our team is reliable, experienced, and committed to maintaining clean, welcoming environments. Facilities Management | Aruma

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will lead and mentor a team of General Hands, overseeing cleaning and light maintenance tasks across various commercial sites. Your guidance will help team members grow their skills and confidence, while ensuring high-quality service delivery and meeting operational goals. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives within a positive and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee general cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and bathroom/toilet cleaning.
• Wash walls and windows as required.
• Carry out light domestic and laundry tasks.
• Support team members in building strong, respectful working relationships aligned with our values.
• Assist supported employees in developing new skills and achieving their employment goals.
• Ensure all tasks are completed according to instructions, contract specifications, and scheduled timelines.

What we're looking for:

• Cert III in Cleaning Operations or equivalent experience in commercial cleaning.
• Physically fit for manual handling and environmental demands.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, especially in service delivery highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication; knows when to escalate issues.
• Practical problem-solving skills for maintenance and site tasks.
• White Card and basic WHS knowledge.
• Valid driver's licence, minimum P2.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: From professional development, Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.

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