Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday 6am – 3pm

- Level 5 | Salary $89,358 - $95,190 per annum plus Superannuation
- 5 weeks annual leave | 2 paid wellness days | Local Government benefits

Keep our City facilities clean, safe and running at their best!

Are you someone who notices the details, enjoys being out and about, and knows how to turn a cleaning standard into a quality result?

The City of Wanneroo is looking for a Cleaning Inspector to join our Building Maintenance team and help ensure our facilities are consistently clean, protected and well maintained for our community.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend your time across a diverse range of City buildings and facilities, working with cleaning contractors, internal teams and facility users to monitor standards, resolve issues and keep services on track.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance and quality of our cleaning contracts, including:

- Inspecting City facilities and assessing cleaning standards.
- Identify and report graffiti during routine inspections to enable prompt removal and maintain presentation standards.
- Monitoring contractor performance against contract requirements, KPIs and service levels.
- Identifying defects, non-conformances and service delivery issues and ensuring they are addressed.
- Coordinating corrective actions, including deep cleans and rectification works.
- Following up to make sure completed works meet the required standard.
- Responding to cleaning-related enquiries and complaints and working with contractors to resolve issues.
- Maintaining accurate inspection records, reports and contractor performance information.
- Identifying trends and recurring issues and recommending practical improvements.
- Supporting cleaning contract processes, including contract setup, transition and performance monitoring.
- Contributing to improved inspection processes, checklists, reporting tools and digital solutions.
- Ensuring cleaning services meet relevant safety, legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements.

You will work closely with our Coordinator Building Maintenance, Technical Officers, cleaning contractors,



internal staff and facility users, so strong communication and relationship-building skills are important.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised and confident managing multiple sites and competing priorities.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate in your cover letter and resume the following skills and experience:

- Experience in contract management, facilities maintenance, cleaning services or a similar environment.
- Experience managing contractors and monitoring service delivery.
- Experience in inspections, auditing or quality assurance is desirable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to identify issues, follow them through and find practical solutions.
- A sound understanding of contract management and service standards.
- Good computer and information systems skills, including data entry and reporting.
- An understanding of WHS requirements in cleaning or facilities environments.
- A current C Class Driver’s Licence.
- A White Card and First Aid Certificate would also be desirable.

So… why join the City of Wanneroo?

More Time Off

- 5 weeks annual leave
- 2 paid Wellness Days and 1 paid Volunteer Day per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to additional leave types: Reproductive Health, Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
- Ability to purchase or cash out leave, depending on your needs

Stability with Mobility

- Long Service Leave is portable across WA local governments
- Permanent roles, strong internal mobility, and sector-wide credibility
- A comprehensive development program with internal capability frameworks and access to funded external courses, workshops, and study leave

Perks & Support





- Up to 15% superannuation with matching
- Free on-site parking
- Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options
- 50% off membership to our award-winning gym and leisure centre, Aquamotion
- An active social club with regular events

Work Local

With 56% of our workforce living locally, working at the City of Wanneroo isn’t just about cutting your commute. This role is a genuine opportunity to contribute to the community you call home. This is work with real purpose, where you will see the impact of your efforts every day – in parks, streets and services around you. It’s a meaningful way to give back and shape the future of your City.

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse, community-focused organisation where your work makes a real impact, not just for our residents, but for the people you work alongside. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and the many perspectives that shape it.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and bring their voice to local government. If you value purpose, collaboration, and a team that welcomes you for who you are, you’ll feel at home here.

Want to apply?

If you’re organised, practical and enjoy working with people and contractors to achieve a quality outcome, we’d love to hear from you.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application addressing the selection criteria outlined above in a cover letter and resume.

Reference number: 860108

Applications close: Wednesday 14th October 2026

For further information, please contact Anita Gibbons, Acting Manager Asset Maintenance 9405 5524

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

Please note:

- A National Police Clearance (within 3 months) is required prior to commencement.
- All employees must declare secondary employment to manage any potential conflicts of interest and fatigue risks.
- Pre-employment Medical assessment may be required.

Attachments:

- PD-Cleaning-Inspector.pdf

📌 Cleaning Inspector (Wanneroo)
🏢 City of Wanneroo
📍 Wanneroo