Leading Hand Cleaner - Full Time

Lavarack Barracks, Townsville QLD
$28.53 per hour + Superannuation

Are you an experienced cleaner ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Leading Hand Cleaner to join our team at Lavarack Barracks on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support daily cleaning operations, provide guidance to a dedicated team, and help maintain high cleaning and presentation standards within a Defence environment.

About the Role

As the Leading Hand Cleaner, you will work alongside the cleaning team while providing day-to-day support and direction to ensure service delivery standards are consistently met. You will lead by example, promoting a positive, safe, and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Support and guide a team of cleaning attendants.
- Assist with coordinating daily cleaning tasks and priorities.
- Conduct routine quality inspections and report maintenance or service issues.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Monitor cleaning equipment and consumable stock levels.
- Assist with training and onboarding new team members.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and site management.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across Defence accommodation and facilities.
- Lead by example and actively participate in cleaning duties.

About You

To be successful in this role,



you will have:

- Previous experience in commercial cleaning.
- Experience in a Leading Hand, Team Leader, or senior cleaning position is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and time management abilities.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
- Experience working in commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, or facilities management environments.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eligibility to complete pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check.

What's on Offer

- $28.53 per hour + Superannuation
- Full time permanent position.
- Stable employment within a Defence environment.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Employee benefits and recognition programs.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated and reliable cleaning professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and supporting team success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team committed to creating safe, clean, and welcoming environments at Lavarack Barracks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people from diverse backgrounds.

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