Station Cleaning Attendant - 2027 Talent Pool

Sydney Trains; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a frontline cleaner to keep stations, platforms and facilities clean, safe, and well presented while delivering friendly customer service.

You will work on a 24/7 rotating roster, follow safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment, and contribute to a positive community experience across the network. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to safety and cleanliness across multiple locations in the Sydney area.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high standard customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Reliability and ability to work in a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clean, safe, and presentable stations, platforms and facilities.
• Assist customers and create a positive community experience.
• Follow health and safety procedures and work as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Role Description

You’re proud to be the face of our organisation and deliver a great experience to our passengers. You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day. In this role, you'll: Play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service by keeping our stations, platforms, and facilities clean, safe, and well presented. You’ll take pride in your work, prioritise health and safety, and complete scheduled and ad hoc cleaning tasks while working as part of a supportive team. You will also assist customers on their journey, helping to create a positive and inclusive experience for the community. This role offers valuable hands on experience and ongoing support to help you grow your career with Sydney Trains. A talent pool will be created from this recruitment for full-time and part-time opportunities that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Opportunities will be based at various locations across Sydney CBD, Inner West, South, West, North and Illawarra regions such as but not limited to Bondi Junction, Edgecliff, Hornsby, Kings Cross, Martin Place and Town Hall stations.

About you

You take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and are able to follow safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and equipment. You’re organised, manage your time effectively, and can adapt to fast paced or changing environments. With a patient and can do attitude, you enjoy helping others and contributing to a positive customer experience, making a meaningful impact across our network and communities. You’re willing and able to commit to a 24/7 rotating roster, including early mornings, late nights, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Applicants will need to complete merit-based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical and functional assessment, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. To be considered for these roles you must be 18 years of age. A talent pool will be created from this recruitment for full-time and part-time opportunities that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Please note Transport for NSW cannot accept applications or CV's sent directly to the recruiter.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday, 27th September 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].