Museum Cleaning Attendant

Assetlink; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Assetlink is seeking polished Museum Cleaning Attendants for part-time work at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. You will be highly visible to visitors and play a pivotal role in delivering a premium guest experience while maintaining immaculate presentation standards across public and back-of-house areas.

Roster is 6pm–10pm, Monday to Friday. Prior experience in hospitality or customer service is valuable as you interact with visitors and staff, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality, customer service, aviation, hotels, premium retail, museums, galleries or commercial cleaning.
• Exceptional personal presentation and grooming standards.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working in highly visible public environments.
• A customer-first mindset with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment highly regarded.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Valid Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a five-star standard of cleanliness throughout public and back-of-house areas
• Maintain presentation standards across galleries, exhibitions, amenities and visitor spaces
• Provide friendly and professional interactions with visitors and museum staff
• Respond to requests and enquiries courteously and professionally
• Monitor public areas and proactively identify presentation issues
• Follow strict cleaning, safety and heritage protection procedures
• Support the overall visitor experience through exceptional attention to detail

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Professional presentation

Public environment experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Join the Assetlink Team

At Assetlink, People First isn't just a value, it's how we work every day. We believe everyone matters, and we're proud of the role our team plays in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments for our customers and communities.

We're looking for reliable and motivated Museum Cleaning Attendants for part time work.

The Roles

We are seeking polished, professional and customer-focused Cleaning Attendants to join our team at the prestigious Powerhouse Museum.

This is not a traditional cleaning role. As part of a world-class cultural institution, you will be highly visible to visitors and play an important role in creating an exceptional guest experience.

You will be responsible for maintaining immaculate presentation standards throughout the museum while interacting professionally and courteously with visitors, staff, stakeholders and VIP guests.

The successful candidates will take pride in their appearance, communicate confidently and understand the importance of delivering a premium visitor experience in a public-facing environment.

Roster: 6pm-10pm, Monday to Friday.

About the Site

Powerhouse Museum is one of Australia's leading cultural destinations, welcoming local, interstate and international visitors each year.

Working within this prestigious environment requires individuals who are professional, well-presented and passionate about maintaining exceptional standards. You will represent Assetlink and the Museum through your conduct, presentation and attention to detail every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a five-star standard of cleanliness throughout public and back-of-house areas
• Maintain presentation standards across galleries, exhibitions, amenities and visitor spaces
• Provide friendly and professional interactions with visitors and museum staff
• Respond to requests and enquiries courteously and professionally
• Monitor public areas and proactively identify presentation issues
• Follow strict cleaning, safety and heritage protection procedures
• Support the overall visitor experience through exceptional attention to detail

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in hospitality, customer service, aviation, hotels, premium retail, museums, galleries or commercial cleaning
• Exceptional personal presentation and grooming standards
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working in highly visible public environments
• A customer-first mindset with a professional and approachable manner
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards
• Experience operating cleaning equipment highly regarded
• Current Working With Children Check
• Valid Australian working rights

What We Offer

• Work within one of Australia's most iconic cultural institutions
• Professional and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a national organisation
• Recognition and reward programs
• Uniform provided

Assetlink's Diversity Commitment

Assetlink is committed to maintaining, growing and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture, by seeking and promoting diversity within each of our work sites. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups. Currently, Assetlink is representative of around 80 nationalities, speaking 59 different languages. Assetlink recognises the benefits of diversity in creating amazing customer experiences, increasing productivity and encouraging business growth.