Cleaning Services Lead
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Wollongong - Australia
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Job Summary
Temporary Full-Time up to 4 years (until 30/09/2029)
Location: Batemans Bay
Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $133348 to $146945 super and annual leave loading
A unique opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team driving the future of cleaning services
Join a newly formed team leading the way in smarter safer and more efficient cleaning services for NSW public schools.
About Cleaning Services
The NSW Governments reforms to public sector cleaning services entail the NSW Department of Education taking over management of the states 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 role offers the opportunity to support safe consistent and highquality cleaning services across a rural region covering multiple sites spread over a large geographic area. As the Cleaning Services Lead you will play a key role in coordinating site visits monitoring cleaning standards engaging with stakeholders and maintaining the records and reporting that underpin strong contract performance.
While the work is predominantly focused on school cleaning services you will also contribute to the oversight of other government cleaning contracts giving you exposure to a broad service portfolio. Youll collaborate with principals customers contractors and internal teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement making this a rewarding role for someone who values autonomy community impact and the variety that comes with servicing diverse locations.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
You are a motivated and detailoriented professional who thrives in environments where accuracy accountability and collaboration are essential. You bring a practical understanding of contract management and a proactive approach to identifying issues supporting inspections and ensuring compliance across a wide geographic area. Your ability to balance daytoday operational demands with longerterm service improvement makes you a valuable contributor to highquality cleaning service delivery for schools and other government sites.
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to maintain accurate records interpret data and support effective reporting across multiple locations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills enabling productive relationships with principals school staff contractors and internal teams.
Confidence in coordinating inspections and site visits preparing assurance documentation and contributing to performance reviews and compliance activities.
A sound understanding of contract management service delivery monitoring and relevant WHS industrial relations and Modern Slavery obligations.
A commitment to safety professionalism and continuous improvement in all aspects of contract oversight and service delivery across a rural region.
The role requires travel to various sites and certain visits may require overnight stays.
Are you ready to lead and make a difference Apply now.
Key Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of contract management and compliance processes ideally within facilities or cleaning services.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent workplace experience in facilities management or a related field.
Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary sacrificing employers 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.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Educationclick 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 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: 29th of July at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Jamie Cave onor via email at
For recruitment process enquiries please contact Sonia Buidan via email 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 theDiversity 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.
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