Corporate Cleaner

The Perkins is seeking a driven and motivated Corporate Cleaner to help us maintain a high standard of cleanliness and presentation within our Perkins South building. This position is offered on a ​part time​ permanent basis (10am to 3pm Monday to Friday), located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in ​Murdoch​.

About this role

Reporting to the Building Supervisor, the Corporate Cleaner will play a key part in ensuring that the Perkins South building meets satisfactory standards of cleanliness and safe practice by cleaning all areas within the building according to prescribed methods and schedules. The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing established cleaning methods and practices to ensure the building is cleaned and maintained to the required standard.
• Emptying waste bins and transporting waste materials to designated collection points.
• Replenishing consumable items (such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels) as required.
• Cleaning shared facilities and common area spillages in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all cleaning chemicals, equipment, and materials are used, stored and maintained correctly and compliantly.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

A sound level of proficiency in verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse customers.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
• A flexible approach to duties along with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to adhere to Work Health and Safety procedures, and a willingness to learn.

If you really want to stand out, tell us about your previous experience working in a similar role.

If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:

• Flexible working options
• A supportive and passionate team
• The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
• The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your tax-home pay
• Generous leave benefits, including 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year; up to 16 weeks paid parental leave; 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave.

Are you ready to make a difference?

To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.

Applications close on 13 October 2025; however, we'll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick

Enquiries can be directed to Olivia Swales, Talent Advisor on or email

About the Perkins

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as 'the Perkins', is Western Australia's leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA's best medical researchers to beat the world's toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives.

To find out more about the Perkins, please visit

At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.