Cleaner Newcastle Region

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

• Employment Type: Ongoing Full-TimePart-Time and Casual opportunities
• Remuneration:Full time & Part time$27.15 p/hr Allowances 12% Superannuation
• Casual Remuneration:$33.93 p/hr12% Superannuation
• Location:Newcastle

Join Our Team Cleaners Wanted in Newcastle

About the role

As a Cleaneryoullplay a vital role inmaintaininghigh standardsof hygiene and part of a supportive team committed to delivering quality cleaning services that help students staff and visitors feel safe and comfortable.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Sweeping mopping vacuuming and general cleaning duties

• Sanitising restrooms classrooms offices and shared spaces

• Following cleaning schedules and procedures

• Safely using cleaning equipment and chemicals

• Reporting hazards maintenance issues and supply needs

• Assistingwith deep cleans programmed works and special tasks

For further information please:
Click here to view the role description

Click here for the cleaner fact sheet

About you

Werelooking for reliable team players who take pride in their work and bring:

• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and WHS requirements

• Experience using cleaning equipment and chemicals

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to hygiene

• Ability to follow schedules and meet service standards

• Demonstrated basic English language skills including reading writing and verbal communication
  

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education.

Benefits

• A competitive salaryand salary sacrificing options

• Entitled to Rostered Days Off

• Comprehensive induction and training provided

• Employer contributions of 12% superannuation and annual leave loading

• Career development and mobility opportunities across the Department

• Uniforms and site cleaning products will be provided onsite

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.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants 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 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm.

For recruitment processenquiries pleasecontact: call on telephone: (02).

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people people of any age or gender people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees people with disability people with sensory differences and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment details listed above. For more information visit the NSW Department of Educations Diversity equity and inclusion webpage.

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.