Cleaning Supervisor

St Andrews Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Cleaning Supervisor. This position offers a full-time opportunity to work in a school environment from Monday to Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm (with the change of roster in school holidays to sit between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm.)

Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team.  Our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation.

As a Cleaning Supervisor, you will lead a team of cleaners to ensure that the cleanliness and hygiene standards at St Andrews Lutheran College are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily cleaning operations throughout the College premises
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing and maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Train, mentor, and manage the cleaning staff, providing guidance and support to maximise their performance and efficiency
• Oversee the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring their availability and proper utilisation
• Conduct regular inspections to identify areas requiring attention and promptly address any cleaning issues
• Collaborate with the Property Service Manager to fulfil specific cleaning requirements for events or activities
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, staff attendance, and equipment maintenance

Selection Criteria: To be considered for the Cleaning Supervisor position, candidates should meet the following criteria:

Experience: Proven experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a school or age care setting, with a comprehensive understanding of cleaning procedures and standards

Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to motivate and guide a team effectively, providing clear instructions and support to achieve desired outcomes

Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail, ensuring all cleaning tasks are performed meticulously, maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the College premises

Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills to manage cleaning schedules, supplies, and equipment efficiently, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks

Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise professionally and collaboratively with staff, students, and other stakeholders

Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying cleaning issues, proposing practical solutions, and taking prompt action to resolve them efficiently

Flexibility: Availability to work the specified hours to accommodate the College's operational needs

Reliability: Demonstrated dependability and punctuality in attendance, ensuring the cleaning team is appropriately staffed, and all duties are completed within the designated timeframe

As a Cleaning Supervisor you must hold a valid Working with Children Check Positive Blue Card, prior to starting work.

Applications close midday, Monday 5 February 2024

To view position description please see our website.  If you believe your work ethic and mindset align with our opportunity, please click the ‘APPLY’ button now. Please include a copy of your resume along with a cover letter highlighting the position of interest.

Within two weeks of the closing date, the selection panels' decision will be communicated to all applicants. Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Please refer to our College website's Employment page for the "Employment Collection Notice." This notice will inform you, as an applicant of how St Andrews Lutheran College will handle the information collected from you, including your personal information and resume.

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Agency applications are respectfully declined.

St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students.  All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures.