Leading Hand Commercial Cleaner

Cleaning Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleaning Melbourne is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to run a Commercial venue in Sunshine, overseeing a small team of cleaners and ensuring every task is completed to standard each shift.

You will perform hands-on cleaning, conduct quality checks, manage stock and reporting, and liaise with the Area Manager and client representatives while promoting safety and OHS practices on site.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of commercial cleaning experience, with supervisory or team-lead exposure.
• Reliable and organised; takes pride in finishing tasks properly.
• Clear English communication for briefing staff and reporting.
• Comfortable using a smartphone for rostering, checklists and reporting apps.
• Confident using commercial cleaning equipment (scrubbers, vacuums, floor machines).
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and OHS practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and support the cleaning team on site.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure duties are completed and signed off.
• Hands-on cleaning alongside the team.
• Carry out quality checks and fix issues quickly.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, and incidents on site
• Manage stock and consumables; keep equipment clean and in good condition.
• Communicate with Area Manager and client representatives professionally.
• Follow and promote safe work practices and site security procedures.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

English communication

On-site readiness

Tools

Rostering apps

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Cleaning Melbourne is a leading commercial cleaning and facilities services provider, recognised for our reliable service, efficient operations, and strong client relationships. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional cleaning and maintenance outcomes across commercial, industrial, aquatic, and corporate environments throughout Melbourne.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Leading Hand to run a Commercial venue in Sunshine. You’ll lead a small team of cleaners, make sure every task is finished to standard each shift, and be the go‑to person for everything happening on site.

What you’ll do

• Lead, guide, and support the cleaning team on site, including showing new starters the ropes
• Allocate daily tasks and check that all duties are completed and signed off before the end of each shift
• Work alongside the team doing hands‑on cleaning
• Carry out quality checks and fix issues quickly
• Look after the site, including reporting maintenance issues, hazards, and incidents
• Manage stock and consumables and keep equipment clean and in good working order
• Communicate with the Area Manager and site client representatives in a professional way
• Follow and promote safe work practices, chemical safety, and site security procedures

About you

• You have at least [1–2] years of commercial cleaning experience, ideally including supervising or leading a team
• You’re reliable and organised and take pride in finishing the job properly
• You communicate clearly in English, both spoken and written, for briefing staff and reporting
• You’re comfortable using a smartphone for rostering, checklists, and reporting apps
• You’re confident using commercial cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, vacuums, and floor machines
• You know your way around safe chemical handling and OHS practices

Requirements

• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one before starting)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one before starting)
• Full working rights in Australia
• [Own reliable transport, as the site may be hard to reach by public transport during night shifts]