Cleaning Supervisor

Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit

Job description:

Cleaning Supervisor

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

• Multiple Temporary Full-Time until March 2026 with opportunity for ongoing
• Located across the Hunter Central Coast region with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranging from $99,938 to $ 110,273 + super and annual leave loading

About the role

A temporary team has been established to deliver an enhanced Whole-of-Government cleaning contract for alignment and delivery of all program streams.

Be part of a newly established team in Insourcing, that will support the delivery of a government initiative.

The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for delivering a full range of cleaning and facilities services across a portfolio of sites within the assigned Asset Management region. The position ensures that daily cleaning operations are effectively managed so that all sites consistently meet required cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in line with organisational policies, cleaning standards, and relevant legislation. It also oversees the implementation of cleaning management services and programmed works to support high-quality, professional service delivery.

If you're someone who values purpose driven work and a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Empowering leadership traits to develop, guide and support a newly established team.
• Excellent attention to detail, delivering quality service.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance monitoring, quality control, or a similar role within cleaning or facilities services. Exceptional communication skills with proficiency in technology, ensuring communication is tailored to various audiences.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• 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

• Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home 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.

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.

Closing date 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Bridget Abrahams at or and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Recruiter details at

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.