Cleaning Supervisor

ISS - AU; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and accommodation provided on 'D

Defence site experience

Job summary

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations for a Defence site. You will supervise teams, coordinate rosters, conduct inductions, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least two years in a similar supervisory cleaning role, excellent communication, and the ability to work across shifts. Meals and on-site accommodation are provided during assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar cleaning supervising role.
• Supervise cleaning teams across multiple shifts and maintain quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and address safety and operational issues.
• Proactive approach to development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning teams across multiple shifts, ensuring high quality standards.
• Coordinate rosters, manage attendance, and arrange cover for absences.
• Conduct site inductions, training, and ongoing development for staff.
• Monitor stock levels and safe storage of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Promote respectful, inclusive interactions and manage diverse teams.
• Identify risks and operational challenges and escalate as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Job description

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Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Cleaning, Supervisor, Facility Management/Engineering, Customer Service, Housekeeping

Be part of something bigger. Be part of ISS.

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering high-quality cleaning services? We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations for our Defence Site.

The Position

As the Supervisor, responsible for overseeing cleaning services across multiple facilities. They will assist in developing and maintain the cleaning services of the base Operations. You’ll be responsible to deliver a proactive cleaning service and look to remove barriers that impact on the team's ability to perform.

• Supervise cleaning teams across multiple shifts, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Coordinate rosters, manage attendance, and arrange cover for absences.
• Conduct site inductions, training, and ongoing development for staff.
• Monitor stock levels and oversee the safe use and storage of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds and deal with sensitive issues in a manner that is respectful of people individual dignity, cultural values and religious beliefs.
• Ability to balance the requirements of working in a secure environment whilst promoting healthy routines for clients.
• Identify and elevate risks, safety issues, and operational challenges.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar role as a cleaning supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Supervisory skills with the ability to drive continuous improvement across a team.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the role, environment and emergency protocols.

Mandatory Requirements

• Provide a Clear Police check not older than 60 days.
• Ability to obtain a pre-employment medical clearance (including Drug & Alcohol testing)
• Defence or military experience – highly desirable
• Open to obtaining a defence clearance through our process.

About You

We’re looking for people who:

• Take pride in their work and attention to detail
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Have good communication and time management skills
• Are reliable, professional, and positive in attitude

• Impact: Play a key role in delivering essential services for a high-profile Defence client
• Growth: Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment
• Rewards: Meals and accommodation provided for the duration of your time on site.

Diversity & Inclusion

ISS is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Veterans and Defence family members
• People with disability
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds