School Cleaner / Supervisor Inner South East

Australian Green Clean; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Green Clean is seeking an experienced Cleaning Supervisor for a prominent school in Adelaide’s inner south-east. The role oversees afternoon cleaning operations, leads a team of up to 8 cleaners, and personally covers allocated areas during shifts from 3pm, Monday to Friday, about 24 hours per week.

You will coordinate daily tasks, provide on-the-job guidance, ensure classrooms, bathrooms, offices and high-touch areas meet high cleaning standards, while maintaining WHS compliance and

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cleaning experience, preferably in schools or large sites.
• Experience supervising or leading a cleaning team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage time, staff and priorities effectively.
• Willingness to lead by example and work hands-on during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of up to 8 cleaners.
• Complete allocated cleaning areas as part of your shift.
• Coordinate daily tasks and ensure all scheduled cleaning is completed.
• Conduct inspections and address issues promptly.
• Provide on-the-job guidance, support and training to team members.
• Ensure high standards in classrooms, bathrooms, offices and high-touch areas.
• Manage consumables and ensure amenities are stocked.
• Respond professionally to feedback on site.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures and WHS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Job description

About The Role

We are excited to announce a new partnership with a prestigious school located in Adelaide’s inner south-east. We are now seeking an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to commence immediately, overseeing afternoon cleaning operations across this large, high-profile site.

This is a working supervisor role, you will both lead the team and complete your own allocated cleaning areas each shift. You will oversee a team of up to 8 cleaners on peak days, with reduced staffing on lighter scope days. The role commences from 3pm Monday - Friday, approximately 24 hours per week.

As the Cleaning Supervisor, you will be the on-site lead during the afternoon shift. You will coordinate daily tasks, support your team, and ensure all areas meet required cleaning standards, while also completing your own cleaning duties. This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on, leads by example, and takes ownership of both quality and team performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of approximately 8 cleaners


• Complete allocated cleaning areas as part of your shift


• Coordinate daily tasks and ensure all scheduled cleaning is completed


• Conduct cleaning inspections and address issues promptly


• Provide on-the-job guidance, support and training to team members


• Ensure high standards in classrooms, bathrooms, offices and high-touch areas


• Manage consumables and ensure amenities are appropriately stocked


• Respond professionally to feedback or concerns raised on site


• Ensure compliance with site procedures and WHS

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a reputable and environmentally conscious company


• Work at a highly regarded educational facility with modern cleaning standards


• Award wages and correct pay for every shift


• Supportive management and great team culture


• Ongoing work and career progression within AGC

What we require from you?

• Previous commercial cleaning experience (school cleaning highly regarded)


• Previous experience supervising or leading a cleaning team


• Comfortable working in a hands-on, working supervisor role


• Current DCSI Working With Children Check (Mandatory)


• Current National Police Clearance (Mandatory)


• Strong communication and leadership skills


• High attention to detail and pride in work quality


• Ability to manage time, staff and priorities effectively


• Willingness to lead by example


• Own reliable transport


• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative

About Us

Our vision is to make the world more liveable and we pride ourselves on being the market leaders in delivering sustainable, reliable, quality and affordable cleaning and waste management services. In doing so, we are limiting waste going to landfill and toxic chemicals being used throughout Australia.

We have grown our portfolio of clients to include commercial premises, major festivals, events, venues, stadiums as well as providing sustainable consumables and washroom supplies. Australian Green Clean employ over 400 staff working in over 600 sites throughout Australia.

For More Information Visit Our Website

www.australiangreenclean.com.au