WA Operations Manager – Education Cleaning

Educlean Australia | Perth-based
$85,000–$105,000 + super + company vehicle or car allowance

Take ownership of a growing school cleaning portfolio and help shape Educlean’s future in Western Australia.

We’re looking for a practical, motivated WA Operations Manager who can lead our local teams, build strong relationships with schools and prepare quotes for new opportunities.

Your initial portfolio will include schools across Rockingham, Bunbury and Geraldton, with regular regional travel. Business travel and accommodation expenses are covered.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you’ll have the autonomy to organise your portfolio, resolve issues and help grow our WA operations.

The Role

This is a hands‑on management position overseeing a small, geographically spread portfolio. You’ll spend time on site with cleaning teams, meet with school representatives and manage the planning and administration that keep services running smoothly.

You’ll also attend prospective client site visits, assess cleaning requirements and prepare competitive, commercially sound quotes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing daily cleaning services and maintaining consistent standards across your schools

Building trusted relationships with school business managers, facilities managers and leadership teams

Recruiting, training and supporting cleaning staff and supervisors

Managing rosters, leave coverage, labour budgets and productivity

Conducting site inspections, cleaning audits and regular client meetings





Addressing service concerns promptly and following through on agreed actions

Planning and coordinating school holiday periodical cleaning

Managing equipment, chemicals, consumables and site supplies

Maintaining safe work practices and meeting applicable school screening requirements

Conducting site assessments and preparing cleaning quotes, labour estimates and proposals

Supporting recent business opportunities and identifying additional services for existing clients

Mobilising new contracts, including staffing, equipment, inductions and cleaning schedules

Keeping the Managing Director informed of site performance, staffing needs and growth opportunities

About You

You’re organised, approachable and dependable. You’re comfortable having a conversation with a school business manager, coaching a cleaner and working through the numbers behind a quote.

You take ownership of problems and make sure your commitments translate into action.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

Experience managing commercial cleaning contracts or similar multi-site service operations

Practical knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment and quality standards

Experience leading frontline staff and managing recruitment, rosters and performance

Strong client relationship and communication skills





Confidence managing labour budgets and operational costs

Experience assessing cleaning requirements and preparing quotes

Good computer skills and confidence using digital reporting and rostering systems

An understanding of workplace safety and incident reporting

The ability to work independently and prioritise across multiple locations

Willingness to travel regularly to Bunbury and Geraldton, including overnight stays when required

Flexibility to visit teams during afternoon and evening cleaning shifts

Experience in school cleaning and new contract mobilisation will be highly regarded.

Applicants must have Australian working rights and be willing to complete relevant background checks, school screening and inductions.

What We Offer

$85,000–$105,000 base salary plus super, depending on experience

Company vehicle or car allowance

Business travel and accommodation expenses covered

Company phone and laptop

Direct support from the Managing Director

Autonomy to manage your portfolio and contribute ideas

The opportunity to build your team and grow with our WA operations

About Educlean

Educlean is a specialist education cleaning company supporting schools and education clients across Australia.

Our approach is built on innovation, integrity and impact. We value strong relationships, reliable service and people who take pride in their work.

As our WA Operations Manager, you’ll play an important role in delivering on those commitments and building our presence across the state.

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📌 WA Operations Manager (City of Greater Geraldton)
🏢 Educlean Australia
📍 City of Greater Geraldton