Cleaner

NEW COLLEGE COMMUNITIES, UNSW

The New College Communities at the University of New South Wales are seeking applications for the full-time cleaners for the housekeeping of a university student residential college to provide clean and attractive accommodation for the students who reside in the college and for casual guests.

New College Communities

New College and New College Postgraduate Village, UNSW, are university residential colleges of almost 600 students, affiliated with the Anglican Diocese. We provide a vibrant and supportive community for students, promoting and supporting academic excellence, pastoral care and social engagement. Our college is dedicated to creating an environment where every student can flourish.

Role Description

These full-time cleaning positions at New College will be primarily responsible for the cleaning of common areas e.g., foyers, reception areas, and corridors, function and games rooms, office spaces, glass, windows, exterior of building, courtyard, gym, collecting of rubbish, laundry, small kitchen and bathroom spaces. Cleaning staff will work closely with the Maintenance and the Office staff to provide clean and attractive accommodation for the students who reside in the college and for casual guests.

Specific Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Cleaning office areas, corridors, foyers and toilets etc, to pre-determined standards and for the efficient use of cleaning materials as directed by the Maintenance and Cleaning Supervisor
• Ensure adequate stocks of cleaning supplies in the storerooms, maintain an inventory of linen from the contracted linen service, and notify the Supervisor when reordering cleaning supplies or fresh linen is necessary
• Carrying out additional cyclical cleaning as directed by the Maintenance and Cleaning Supervisor
• Ensuring that cleaning equipment is used in the correct manner according to its functions and that equipment is maintained in a safe condition by reporting defects to the Maintenance and Cleaning Supervisor, as soon as possible
• Assisting in the general safety/security of the building by reporting immediately to the person in charge any equipment that has malfunctioned, electric light bulbs that have failed, hazards such as slippery floors or stairs, and the failure of locks on doors, that are encountered during cleaning operations
• Inspecting all areas under your control and ensuring standards have been met. Recording any faults or damage and following correct procedures to ensure repairs are carried out
• Maintaining all cleaning, health and safety and legal documentation as required
• Being fully aware of and compliant with college security, fire regulations and all other aspects of health and safety

As well, you will need to understand that:

• The job title does not define, or limit duties and the cleaner may be required from time to time to carry out other work consistent with the role at the Supervisor's request.
• New College also reserves the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.

Reporting Relationships

The cleaner will report to the Maintenance and Cleaning Supervisor. It is also expected that strong professional working relationships will be maintained with all college staff and a courteous and helpful manner with residents and guests.

Performance Indicators

The Cleaner will have performed their role if:

• A clean, tidy college environment is maintained.
• Residents and casual guests enjoy well maintained accommodation.
• Waste and rubbish removal from the common areas and living spaces is properly carried out.
• A safe and healthy work environment is made available to employees of the college.

Required Documentation

• National Police Check

Application Deadline: 28 November 2025

Position: Full time/permanent

Salary: above the minimum wage (plus superannuation)

Other benefit: Complimentary lunch provided during UNSW teaching terms.

Please send a cover letter and resume to 

No agency please.