Cleaning Services Attendant

Ventia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

VenPerks discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a full-time Cleaner to join our team at Victoria Barracks, South Bank, Melbourne. You will maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the Defence precinct, reporting to the Domestic Services Manager.

This permanent full-time role offers an hourly rate and a Monday–Friday schedule with flexible start times. As a Cleaner, you will contribute to a professional Defence environment, ensure safe practices, and support colleagues across areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in commercial or similar environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Focus on safety and customer service.
• Flexibility to assist across areas when required.

Responsibilities

• Empty waste and recycling bins and replace liners.
• Vacuum carpets and hard floor surfaces.
• Sweep, dust, mop, scrub and polish floors.
• Clean and sanitise toilets, urinals, basins and amenities.
• Refill consumables including toilet paper, towels, soap and deodorisers.
• Clean mirrors, taps, hand dryers and other fixtures.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Work ethic

Safety consciousness

Flexibility

Job description

Ventia is seeking a full-time Cleaner to join our team at Victoria Barracks, in South Bank. Reporting to the Domestic Services Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the Defence precinct.

This is a permanent full-time position offering $27.49 per hour. Working Monday to Friday, with flexible start times of 6:00am, 6:30am or 7:00am, working 7.6 hours per day.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position
• Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your weekends free
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Stable long-term Defence contract
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Exclusive VenPerks discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major brands.
• Unique opportunity to support Australia's Defence personnel in a rewarding and meaningful role.

Your duties will include:

• Emptying waste and recycling bins and replacing liners
• Vacuuming carpets and hard floor surfaces
• Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing floors
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, urinals, basins and amenities
• Refilling consumables including toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap and deodorisers
• Cleaning mirrors, taps, hand dryers and other fixtures
• Maintaining a clean, safe and professional environment for Defence personnel and visitors

About you:

• Previous cleaning experience in commercial, domestic, housekeeping or similar environments
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• A focus on safety and customer service
• Flexibility to assist across different areas when required

The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.