Cleaning Services Inspector

Cleaning Services Inspector

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

⦁ Ongoing Full-Time 
⦁ Various locations available with flexible working arrangements available 
⦁ Multiples roles available  
⦁ Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 + super and annual leave loading 
⦁ Play a vital role in ensuring NSW publics schools are clean, safe, and high-performing

About Cleaning Services  
The NSW Government's reforms to public sector cleaning services entail the NSW Department of Education taking over management of the state's Whole-of-Government cleaning contracts from January 1, 2026.

A team has been established to deliver an enhanced Whole-of-Government cleaning contract for alignment and delivery of all program streams. Including Governance, ITD, Recruitment and Risk Management.    

About the role 
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cleaning Services team as a Cleaning Services Inspector. You will supervise and mentor Support Inspectors, conduct site inspections, maintain accurate records, and report on performance and compliance.  

This role requires you to will liaise with facility staff, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues, track rectification actions, and support continuous improvement in inspection practices and reporting systems, while promoting WHS, industrial relations, and Modern Slavery compliance.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you  
We are looking for positive, solution focused, driven people to join our team

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes: 
⦁ Passionate about creating safe and clean school and operating environments  
⦁ Sharp attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused mindset 
⦁ Strong understanding of compliance, WHS, and contract performance standards 
⦁ Confidence communicating with contractors, school staff, and NSW government stakeholders 
⦁ Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 
⦁ Enthusiasm for contributing to a supportive, high-impact team

Key Knowledge and Experience 
⦁ Experience conducting site inspections, audits, or monitoring activities, and preparing documentation and reports. 
⦁ Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role 
⦁ Current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the assigned region
⦁ Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.  

Benefits 
⦁ Flexible working arrangements 
⦁ 35 hour working week 
⦁ Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading 
⦁ Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions 
⦁ Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply 
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. 

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Targeted Questions 
1. Describe your experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching staff in an operational or inspection-based role. (300 words) 
2. Give an example of how you communicated inspection outcomes or compliance issues to stakeholders such as contractors, school staff, or managers. (300 words)

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

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 will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes 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 (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

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

Closing date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Joanne Stanborough via email on

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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 some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.