Cleaning Facilities Trainer

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 Facilities Trainer

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

• Located across the Hunter Central Coast region with flexible working arrangements available

• Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 + super and annual leave loading

Be part of something new

We're introducing an exciting new role for a Cleaning Facilities Trainer an opportunity to shape the future of cleaning services across NSW schools.

In this role, you'll design and deliver high-quality, practical training programs that empower cleaners and supervisors to deliver safe, consistent, and customer-focused services.

About the role

The Cleaning Facilities Trainer designs, delivers, and evaluates practical training programs for cleaners and supervisors across Hunter and Central Coast Regions. The role ensures compliance with WHS, departmental policies, and cleaning contract standards while building workforce capability to deliver safe, consistent, and customer-focused services. You'll work closely with stakeholders to identify training needs, deliver engaging learning programs, and support continuous improvement in cleaning practices across the state.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About You

You're an experienced, hands-on trainer with a passion for helping others grow.

You bring:

• Experience in cleaning services and or previous experience in delivering effective training in a compliance-driven environment.

• Strong knowledge of WHS, cleaning standards, and safe work practices.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse teams.

• A commitment to continuous improvement, workforce development, and service excellence.

• 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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.

• Current driver's license and willingness to travel

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.

• 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.

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.

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 18th November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kat Thomas on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Kristy Carter on

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.