Cleaning Supervisor

Compass Group Pty Limited; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a Supervisor: Cleaning at Holsworthy Barracks, NSW. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:06pm, with on-site duties coordinating a cleaning team and ensuring service standards.

You will supervise daily cleaning, support cleaners on site, conduct inspections, manage rosters, and ensure HSEQ compliance while delivering excellent customer service to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory cleaning or facilities role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• High attention to detail and standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• First Aid Certificate (desirable).
• Cleaning Cert IV (desirable).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance.
• Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning services and coordinate team activities.
• Support cleaners onsite throughout the day with guidance and hands-on assistance.
• Conduct walk-through inspections to confirm task completion and service standards.
• Assist team members and troubleshoot onsite challenges as they arise.
• Maintain clear communication with management throughout the day.
• Manage scheduled and reactive cleaning requirements across the site.
• Develop and maintain staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure HSEQ compliance and uphold safety standards.
• Maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards across all areas.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

MS Office

First Aid

Cleaning Cert IV

Police check/Defence clearance

Australian Citizenship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

You will play a key role in delivering essential services within a fast-paced operational setting, working closely with site leadership and operational teams to maintain hygiene, safety, and service excellence.

• Full-time role
• Monday to Friday roster
• 6:00am to 2:06pm shifts
• Based at Holsworthy Barracks

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise daily cleaning services and coordinate team activities.

• Support cleaners onsite throughout the day with guidance and hands-on assistance.

• Conduct walk-through inspections to confirm task completion and service standards.

• Assist team members and troubleshoot onsite challenges as they arise.

• Maintain clear communication with management throughout the day.

• Manage scheduled and reactive cleaning requirements across the site.

• Develop and maintain staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage.

• Ensure HSEQ compliance and uphold safety standards.

• Maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards across all areas.

• Provide excellent customer service and engage effectively with stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a supervisory cleaning or facilities role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• High attention to detail and standards
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Cleaning Cert IV (desirable)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance
• Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this position

Why join us?

• Be part of a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force

• Job security with a global leader in facilities and hospitality services

• Supportive team culture and great workplace benefits

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [e-mail].

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.