Cleaning Attendant

Compass Group Pty Limited; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance provided

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Compass Group Australia is hiring a Cleaning Attendant to support our premium lounge environment. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness, restocking amenities, and performing safe chemical handling within an airport setting.

You will work on flexible shifts across a 7-day operation, with travel allowance provided and penalties based on rostered hours. We value a positive attitude, attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience in hospitality, commercial or airport environments is ideal but not essential.
• Attention to detail is critical to ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Must be reliable, punctual and able to work rostered times in a secure airport setting.
• Adherence to safety protocols for chemicals and equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lounge cleaning duties to maintain guest areas at a high presentation standard.
• Bathroom hygiene upkeep: clean, sanitize restrooms and stock amenities.
• Chemical handling in line with manufacturer instructions and airport safety protocols.
• Surface sanitization of high-touch points during service periods.
• Waste management: empty bins, recycling and safe disposal.
• Stock replenishment of cleaning supplies and bathroom products.
• Operate vacuums, floor machines and other cleaning tools safely.
• Log maintenance issues to management and assist with daily operations with lounge hosts and supervisors.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Safety mindset

Professional presentation

Physically fit

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Cleaning Attendant

$33.86 Casual Rate Per Hour + penalties + 12% Superannuation

• Flexible shift times across a 7-day operation
• Travel Allowance provided
• Shift‑based entitlements include additional penalty rates depending on rostered hours worked

Compass Group Australia's dedicated Airline Lounge business delivers specialist services to meet the needs of travelers across lounge industries. We pride ourselves on fresh and delicious offerings while balancing lower carbon intensive menu options; The delivery of our services allows us to partner with clients and reducing the impact of the lounge operations on the planet.

The Person

• Positive attitude with a willingness to take ownership of daily cleaning tasks
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience in hospitality, commercial or airport environments (ideal but not essential)
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all areas meet strict presentation and hygiene standards
• Reliable and punctual, consistently meeting rostered times in a secure airport setting
• Strong safety mindset with adherence to airport, chemical handling and equipment safety protocols
• Professional presentation with a tidy, well‑groomed appearance suitable for a premium environment
• Physically capable of performing repetitive tasks, lifting, bending and working on your feet
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a small team

The Position

• Lounge cleaning duties include maintaining all guest areas to a consistently high presentation standard
• Bathroom hygiene upkeep involves thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and ensuring amenities are fully stocked
• Chemical handling compliance requires dispensing, diluting and storing chemicals strictly in line with manufacturer instructions and airport safety protocols
• Surface sanitization includes wiping and disinfecting high‑touch points throughout the lounge during service periods
• Waste management covers emptying bins, managing recycling and ensuring safe disposal of waste
• Stock replenishment involves monitoring and restocking cleaning supplies, bathroom products and equipment as needed
• Equipment operation includes safely using vacuums, floor machines and other cleaning tools
• Maintenance reporting involves promptly notifying management of any hazards, faults or incidents identified during cleaning duties
• Team collaboration includes working closely with lounge hosts, kitchen staff and supervisors to support smooth daily operations

The Benefits

• Join an organization committed to environmental and social responsibility
• Travel allowance provided
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Immediate access to exclusive retail discounts available to Compass Group employees