Lead Cleaning Supervisor – Multi‑Site Operations

seek.com.au; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK is seeking an experienced Working Supervisor in Cairns to lead a portfolio of commercial cleaning sites across Cairns and surrounds. This hands-on role requires coordinating cleaning teams, maintaining high standards, and delivering on-site service excellence.

You will drive site inspections, staff training, and client liaison while ensuring KPIs are met and continuous improvement is pursued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning supervision.
• Experience with carpet steam cleaning, floor polishing, pressure washing, and floor stripping/sealing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, priorities, and changing requirements.
• Willingness to work hands-on and travel between sites.
• High attention to detail and quality-control capabilities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily cleaning operations across your allocated portfolio.
• Working across multiple Cairns locations.
• Conducting monthly site inspections and quality audits.
• Supporting cleaning teams and filling staffing gaps.
• Training, mentoring and performance managing cleaning staff.
• Responding to client inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
• Managing stock levels and maintaining cleaner rooms to company standards.
• Ensuring compliance, reporting and fortnightly operational updates.

Skills

Commercial cleaning supervision

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Quality control

Staff training

Stock management

Driver's license

Job description

SEEK is seeking an experienced Working Supervisor in Cairns to lead a portfolio of commercial cleaning sites across Cairns and surrounds. This hands-on role requires coordinating cleaning teams, maintaining high standards, and delivering on-site service excellence.

You will drive site inspections, staff training, and client liaison while ensuring KPIs are met and continuous improvement is pursued.