Cleaning Supervisor
Downer · Christmas Island
Join Our Team on Christmas Island!
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Cleaning Supervisor to oversee daily cleaning operations and lead our team. This is a full-time opportunity is based at our North West Point (Christmas Island) Immigration Detention Centre.
About the Role
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality cleaning services within a secure Immigration Detention Centre environment. You will lead and support a team of cleaning staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and compliance while contributing to the wellbeing of detainees, staff and visitors.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and coordinate daily cleaning operations to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standards.
- Lead, coach, and support a team of cleaners, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance. Implement and monitor cleaning schedules, procedures, and quality assurance programs to meet contractual and site requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of accommodation, amenities, common areas, and administrative facilities.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and infection control procedures within a secure detention environment.
- Manage cleaning equipment, chemicals, and consumables, ensuring safe usage, maintenance, and inventory control.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated experience in commercial cleaning, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals, and safe work practices.
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), infection control, and hygiene standards.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, medical assessment, and site-specific clearance.
More than anything you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients
Why work for us?
Working for us means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Above Award Pay Rates
- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- A range of discounts and benefits available.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Please note: An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.
As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.