A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

We’re seeking Amenities and Maintenance Cleaners to help maintain our pristine Port Stephens environment across the east of our Local Government Area (LGA).

Your role is an important one, providing a cleaning service to clients within the Port Stephens LGA for public areas, maintenance of grounds and building such as amenities (both internal and external), vehicles, chemical decanting, and cleaning of barbeques and open spaces.

Within this position, you will have exposure to our community members which will need you to be customer focused.

This is the perfect role for candidates looking to embrace an early start and early finish to suit your lifestyle needs, with shift hours starting at 4:30am and finishing at 1:30pm working a 9-Day Fortnight.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a 9-Day Fortnight

Base Salary Range: $58,552 to $61,458 pa based on 38 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $2,545 adverse work conditions allowance + $2,312 retention allowance

You will be working from Nelson Bay Depot

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

Work across a range of sites in the Port Stephens LGA as required

Ensure all duties are undertaken and performed in accordance with our policies and procedures

Liaise with team members, general public, and staff in a manner that encourages team work and enhances the presentation of the Port Stephens environment

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

A sound knowledge of safe work practices and WHS requirements

Working knowledge and prior experience in commercial cleaning, grounds and maintenance or similar

Current Drivers Licence

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

And lots more…

Need assistance with your application or have a question you wanted to ask? Come say hello to our team and discover the exciting opportunities available!

📍 Where: Raymond Terrace Works Depot, Cnr Kangaroo & Freeth Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

🕘 When: Monday, 2 June 2025 between the hours of 12:00pm – 5:00 PM

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Monday 9 June 2025

Contact: Jason Polglase, Waste Operations Supervisor, on 4988 0265 or 0421 479 266.

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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