Leading Hand Cleaners - Defence Sites

Compass Group Australia; Wagga Wagga; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Group Australia is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Cleaner to supervise daily cleaning across accommodation, offices and common areas on Defence sites. This hands-on leadership role combines frontline cleaning with team mentoring to maintain safety, hygiene and service standards.

You’ll work within ESS Defence, Offshore & Remote, coordinating schedules, guiding a small team and liaising with supervisors and Defence stakeholders.

Formación

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping or facilities services.
• Strong communication skills that guide and motivate a team.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and delivering high service standards.
• Reliability, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends if required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance.
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this role.

Responsabilidades

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day cleaning activities across accommodation, offices and common areas.
• Providing hands-on cleaning support while monitoring quality, safety and service standards.
• Ensuring equipment, chemicals and storage areas are maintained and compliant.
• Coaching and supporting team members to meet daily schedules and site expectations.
• Liaising with supervisors, contractors and Defence stakeholders when required.
• Upholding site-specific hygiene, security and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Team guidance

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Flexibility

National Police Check

Defence clearance

Australian Citizenship

Descripción del empleo

ESS delivers essential hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From accommodation blocks to training facilities and shared amenities, our teams ensure Defence communities operate smoothly every day.

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Leading Hand Cleaner to join our ESS (Defence, Offshore & Remote) business. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll support the daily cleaning operations while guiding a small team to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and service across the base.

As part of the Compass Group, you’ll work within a professional, supportive team that values safety, respect and excellence in everything we do.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day cleaning activities across accommodation, offices and common areas

• Providing hands-on cleaning support while monitoring quality, safety and service standards

• Ensuring equipment, chemicals and storage areas are maintained and compliant

• Coaching and supporting team members to meet daily schedules and site expectations

• Liaising with supervisors, contractors and Defence stakeholders when required

• Upholding site-specific hygiene, security and safety procedures

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping or facilities services (leadership experience highly regarded)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide and motivate a team

• A commitment to safety, compliance and delivering high service standards

• Reliability, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends if required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this role

Why join us?

• Play a key leadership role supporting the Australian Defence Force

• Stable, ongoing employment with a global leader in facilities and hospitality services

• Supportive team culture with strong safety and development frameworks

• Access to training pathways and career progression across Compass Group

We are committed to a fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage, please contact us on 1300 TALENT or [e-mail].

Our workforce is strengthened by the diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities of our people. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, identities, orientations, ages and abilities.

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