Municipal Cleaner

Monash University; Geelong; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Geelong is seeking two permanent part-time municipal cleaners to deliver maintenance and cleaning across facilities. The roles are 0.5 FTE (38 hours per fortnight) with start times between 5am and 6:30am, and classification Band 2 - $68,630.02 pa plus super pro rata.

The positions require adherence to safety policies and a commitment to high cleaning standards. Applicants should have experience in commercial or amenity cleaning and hold a current Victorian Drivers licence and a Working

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/amenity cleaning.
• Experience with toilet/shower cleaning and general cleaning.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment safely.
• Ability to perform manual handling per safety guidelines.
• Presents professionally and takes pride in work.
• Current Victorian Drivers licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (employee).
• National Police Check and pre-employment medical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various cleaning duties including toilets, showers and change rooms, litter collection and minor graffiti/stain removal.
• Deliver amenity cleaning services across allocated sites and schedules.
• Record cleaning times accurately and report maintenance issues as required.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment in line with regulations and procedures.
• Use cleaning materials safely and appropriately under OH&S requirements.
• Collaborate with municipal cleaners to complete schedules across shared areas.
• Drive City vehicles in accordance with Victorian road laws and ensure assets are secure at day end.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Public sector environment

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Job description

Job no: 500769
Work type: Permanent Part Time
Classification: Band 2 - $68,630.02 pa plus super
Categories: Trades, Labour and Waste Services

About the role

In this role, you will perform manual cleaning tasks as well as supporting the safe and efficient delivery of services by maintaining vehicles and equipment, keeping accurate cleaning records, and proactively identifying and reporting various maintenance issues. Your attention to detail and commitment to high standards will help ensure community facilities remain clean, functional and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. There are two permanent part-time roles (both 0.5 FTE) (38 hours per fortnight). The start time for these positions is between 5am-6:30am.

Work type: Two permanent part-time 0.5 FTE (38 hours per fortnight)
Classification: Band 2 $68,630.02 pa plus super pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake various cleaning duties including but not limited to toilet, shower and change room cleaning duties, litter collection around facilities, minor graffiti/stain removal and associated tasks.
• Undertake amenity cleaning services across allocated sites and schedules.
• Accurately record cleaning times for each facility and report building, plumbing, graffiti damage, hazards or maintenance issues as required.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment effectively, efficiently and in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
• Use a range of cleaning materials and equipment safely and appropriately in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other Municipal Cleaners to ensure cleaning schedules are completed across shared service areas.
• Drive City vehicles in accordance with Victorian road laws and regulations, and ensure vehicles, equipment and goods are secure at the end of each working day.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in commercial and/or amenity cleaning environment.

• Demonstrated experience in a public or commercial cleaning environment, including the use of relevant chemicals.
• Experience undertaking toilet cleaning and general cleaning.
• Ability to use a range of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work, including lifting, in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ability to represent the City in a professional manner and take pride in the work being performed.
• Current Victorian Drivers licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy .

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

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Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Sep 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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