About the role

You will work as part of a team responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness across Cottage by the Sea's two facilities, helping to provide a clean, safe and welcoming workplace.

Key responsibilities
Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, shared spaces and high traffic areas
Changing linen and laundering
Vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors
Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, showers, toilets and kitchen counters
Completing cleaning schedules and required documentation
Maintaining, restocking and ordering of cleaning supplies/chemicals
Conducting safety checks and reporting hazards and maintenance issues
Follow safe work practices when using cleaning products, equipment and chemicals
Follow safe manual handling practices
Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure facilities are ready for our programs, visitors and events

About you
Proven experience in cleaning
Knowledge of commercial cleaning practices and standards
Occupational Health and Safety knowledge
Current working with children check and Police check
Reliable, punctual and takes pride in your work




Friendly and co-operative
Ability to follow instructions and manage workload in allotted time frame
Able to work efficiently and effectively unsupervised
Excellent organisation skills and time management
Physically capable of undertaking the duties of the role, including standing, bending, lifting and moving cleaning equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including participants, visitors, volunteers and other staff members
Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming setting

About us

Cottage by the Sea is a non-government, not for profit organisation established in 1890 that provides fun, inspiration and prospects for disadvantaged young people in a positive, healthy seaside environment. Our vision is that every child deserves a happy and healthy childhood. We enhance and enrich the lives of children experiencing vulnerability by providing experiences that embrace fun and create opportunities for growth in environments that inspire.

📌 Housekeeper/cleaner Queenscliff
🏢 Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff
📍 Queenscliff