Cleaning Supervisor

ISS Facility Services (Australia); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on site

Accommodation on site

Job summary

ISS Facility Services (Australia) is seeking a hands-on Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations for our Defence Site in Adelaide. You will supervise teams, coordinate rosters and inductions, and ensure a proactive cleaning service while maintaining safety and quality across facilities.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a similar supervisory position, strong communication, and the ability to work in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role as a cleaning supervisor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to service delivery.
• Ability to identify risks, safety issues and operational challenges and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning teams across multiple shifts to ensure high standards.
• Coordinate rosters, attendance, and cover for absences.
• Conduct site inductions and ongoing staff development.
• Monitor stock, cleaning materials and equipment safety and storage.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and manage sensitive situations with respect.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Customer service

Job description

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Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Cleaning, Facility Management/Engineering, Defence, 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:

• 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

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

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time