Cleaner / Night-watch Person

Searoad Ferries; Queenscliff; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Free ferry travel

Job summary

Searoad Ferries is seeking a vigilant Night Cleaner to ensure vessels and Queenscliff terminals are clean, safe, and ready for morning service. Working autonomously overnight, you will monitor assets, perform patrols, and uphold safety and hygiene standards across all facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning all areas on vessels and in terminals, logging nightly tasks, and reporting any defects or incidents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and chemical handling (SDS).
• Willingness to obtain National Police Check and current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Ability to work independently, preferably night shifts or as sole operator.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow checklists.

Responsibilities

• Clean all internal and external areas of vessels, passenger lounges, crew spaces, toilets, café service zones, and the terminal building each night.
• Ensure vessels and terminal facilities are prepared, detailed, and hygienic for early morning service.
• Conduct regular security and safety patrols of the Queenscliff terminal grounds and berthed vessels.
• Regularly inspect mooring lines, fender alignments, and shore power connections, adapting to tidal changes.
• Monitor vessel and facility alarms and escalate anomalies to on-call team.
• Empty, wash, and re-line rubbish and recycling bins across all facilities per waste procedures.
• Complete a nightly shift log documenting tasks, safety checks, and asset status.
• Report maintenance defects, safety hazards, or incidents to management.

Skills

Commercial cleaning

Night shift

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Independence

Tools

Cleaning machinery

SDS handling

Job description

Reporting to the Marine Operations Manager, this position ensures that Searoad Ferries' vessels and terminals are clean, tidy, and safe, while providing vigilant monitoring of maritime assets, facilities, and vessel integrity during night hours. Working autonomously overnight, this role is a vital part of the maritime operations team, safeguarding multi-million-dollar assets and ensuring facilities are pristine for morning service.

Key responsibilities

Clean all internal and external areas of vessels, passenger lounges, crew spaces, toilets, café service zones, and the terminal building each night

Ensure vessels and terminal facilities are fully prepared, detailed, and hygienic for early morning passenger service

Conduct regular security and safety patrols of the Queenscliff terminal grounds and berthed vessels to deter unauthorised entry or irregular activity

Regularly inspect vessel mooring lines, fender alignments, and shore power connections, adapting to tidal changes

Monitor vessel and facility alarms (including basic bilge and fire system indicators) and upscale anomalies to the on-call team

Empty, wash, and re-line rubbish and recycling bins across all facilities in line with company waste procedures

Complete a comprehensive nightly shift log documenting tasks completed, safety check-ins, and asset status

Report any maintenance defects, safety hazards, or security incidents immediately to management

Maintain vigilant security and safety patrolling of vessels and terminal grounds overnight

Strictly adhere to all Company safety, WHS, and Lone Worker emergency protocols

About you

Proven commercial cleaning experience

Knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques, machinery, and chemical handling (SDS)

Willingness to obtain and maintain a National Police Check, and current First Aid / CPR certifications

Demonstrated experience working independently, ideally on night shifts, or in sole operator roles

High attention to detail and a disciplined ability to follow operational checklists

Physically fit and able to perform manual cleaning tasks and safely navigate vessels (gangways, steep stairs) at night

Clear awareness of safety, WHS, lone-worker safety, and asset security procedures

Competent written and verbal communication skills for maintaining shift logs and incident reporting

Strong organisational and time management skills to manage a nightly cleaning schedule independently

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise professional discretion, and maintain situational awareness

About us

Searoad Ferries employs more than 250 people and moves more than one million customers each year, connecting people and places through excellent experiences that traverse the tourism, hospitality, passenger transport and maritime industries. We've been operating the iconic Queenscliff-Sorrento car and passenger service since 1987. Our bus tour company Explore Australia / Naturaliste Tours connects customers to amazing tourism and wildlife experiences across Victoria. We also operate Western Port Ferries' services connecting Crib Point to French Island and Phillip Island in Western Port Bay, and Wanderer Adventures–Wilsons Promontory Cruises, located in the pristine environment of Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Be part of a growing team within a successful Australian group

Supportive, down-to-earth culture and regular team events

Fantastic staff discounts (retail, dining, hospitality) and free ferry travel