- Lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality cleansing services across public spaces.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and improve service delivery for community satisfaction.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture while promoting professional development.
- Contribute to the sustainable management of Council’s resources and services.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through effective and efficient public services. Our team is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with residents, stakeholders, and partners to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Joining our Council means becoming part of a dynamic workforce that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to serving the community and upholding our values.

About The Role

The Cleansing Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of Public Place Cleaners. This position ensures that cleansing services across town centres and public spaces are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

Reporting to the Coordinator Cleansing Services, the Cleansing Supervisor is responsible for maintaining work quality, safety, and productivity. The role involves direct engagement with team members to improve performance, promote a positive work environment, and address service deficiencies promptly.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of practical experience and leadership skills, enabling them to effectively manage a team and ensure service quality.

- Relevant operational or supervisory qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence and necessary background checks.
- Experience in public place cleansing or similar outdoor services.
- Strong supervisory skills in a hands-on operational environment.
- Knowledge of WHS regulations and safety protocols.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in customer-facing roles.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, time management skills, and a commitment to fostering a protected and inclusive workplace culture.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

- Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.





Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Kieran Woodall Senior Manager Civil Works and Presentation for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Secure Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we’re home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we’re delivering for our community.

It’s a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.

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Questions

Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role.



* Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process. *

- Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role
- No I do not meet this requirement
- Please outline your relevant qualifications: *

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? *

- Yes I am a permanent employee
- Yes I am a temporary employee
- Yes I am a casual employee
- No I am not a current employee of Council

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? *

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Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/Current Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights. *

- I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or Recent Zealand
- I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed? *

- Yes, I agree
- No, I don't agree
- Describe your experience in managing a team in a public space cleansing or similar outdoor service environment. How did you ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards? *
- Explain your understanding of WHS regulations and safety protocols. How have you applied this knowledge in previous roles to ensure compliance and enhance workplace safety? *
- If your application is successful, do you intend to undertake other work (paid) that relates to the business of the Council or conflicts with the duties of this position? If yes, please provide details. Note: Any other work must be approved prior to an offer of employment. *

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification and skills assessments. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement? *

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- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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