Cleaning Operations Assistant Sydney

Coreserve; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coreserve in Sydney seeks an experienced Cleaning Operations Assistant to support day-to-day cleaning across production and hospitality sites. The role suits someone with a strong commercial cleaning background and the ability to train staff on the job.

You will oversee daily operations, coordinate project work, and ensure adherence to WHS and HACCP standards while maintaining training and compliance records.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning operations within production and/or hospitality sectors.
• Solid knowledge of WHS legislation and on-site application.
• Understanding of HACCP principles in cleaning practices.
• Experience managing project work from scoping through to delivery.
• Confident delivering on‑job training and mentoring cleaning staff.
• Strong communication and hands‑on, practical approach.
• Well organised, reliable, and able to work across varied environments.
• Flexible with 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support daily cleaning operations across production and hospitality environments.
• Coordinate project-based cleaning work from planning through to completion.
• Deliver on‑job training to cleaning staff to ensure quality and compliance.
• Ensure all cleaning practices align with WHS requirements.
• Apply HACCP principles where cleaning intersects with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback and coaching as needed.
• Respond to operational needs and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate records related to training, incidents, and compliance checks.

Skills

Cleaning operations

WHS knowledge

HACCP principles

Project management

Staff training

Communication skills

Organisational skills

24/7 availability

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Operations Assistant to support day-to-day cleaning operations across our production and hospitality sites. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in commercial cleaning who understands the compliance requirements of both industries and can confidently train and guide cleaning staff on the job.

Key responsibilities

Oversee and support daily cleaning operations across cleaning production and hospitality environments

Manage and coordinate project-based cleaning work from planning through to completion

Deliver on‑job training to cleaning staff, ensuring consistent quality and compliance standards

Ensure all cleaning practices align with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements

Apply HACCP principles where cleaning intersects with food safety and hygiene standards

Monitor staff performance and provide feedback and coaching as needed

Respond to operational needs and troubleshoot issues as they arise

Maintain accurate records related to training, incidents, and compliance checks

Be proactive and self‑motivated to eliminate problems.

About you

Proven experience in cleaning operations within production and/or hospitality sectors

Solid working knowledge of WHS legislation and practical application on‑site

Understanding of HACCP principles and their application to cleaning practices

Experience managing project work, from scoping through to delivery

Confident delivering on‑job training and mentoring cleaning staff

Strong communication skills and a hands‑on, practical approach

Well organised, reliable, and comfortable working across varied environments

Flexibility with working, as operations are 24/7