Cleaner

Shoalhaven City Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport &

EAP

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Commercial/Industrial Cleaning Attendant for the Nowra Administration Office. The role focuses on maintaining clean, safe facilities for staff and the community, including hygiene, sanitation and recycling duties.

The position requires a Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) or relevant cleaning experience, a valid National WHS Construction Card, a Class C Driver's Licence and proof of right to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) or demonstrated experience in commercial/industrial cleaning.
• Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork NSW).
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Council facilities are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for employees and the public.
• Undertake hygiene and sanitation duties as per cleaning programs.
• Carry out trade waste removal and recycling activities.

Skills

Time management

Cleaning operations

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)

National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork NSW)

Class C Driver's Licence

Right to work in Australia

Job description

• Permanent Part Time - 17.5 hours per week
• Located at the Nowra Administration Office - Bridge Road, Nowra

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing commercial and industrial cleaning services across Council buildings and assets. You'll play an important role in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming facilities for Council staff and the community. This includes:

• Ensuring Council facilities are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment for employees and the public.
• Undertaking hygiene and sanitation duties in accordance with scheduled cleaning programs.
• Carrying out trade waste removal and recycling activities.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) and/or demonstrated experience in commercial/industrial cleaning.
• Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork NSW).
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.

You take pride in maintaining clean, safe and well-presented facilities and have a strong focus on quality and safety. You are reliable, work well both independently and as part of a team, and have excellent time management skills.

Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Warwick Beeston - Team Supervisor, Building Management on 02 4429 3***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience
  

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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