At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

Ongoing, full-time opportunity

Head office: Newcastle I Servicing sites across the Upper Hunter North region

Salary ranges from $102,936 to $113,579p.a. + super & annual leave loading

About the role

Great teams and environments don’t happen by accident, they’re created by people who care about the details.

In this role, you’ll lead and coordinate cleaning operations across multiple sites throughout the Upper Hunter North region, including Scone, Aberdeen, and Murrurundi.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring safe, clean and well-maintained environments for students, staff and the wider school community.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee daily cleaning operations in line with departmental policies and standards

Act as a key contact for operational needs, concerns and service requirements

Ensure high-quality cleaning, hygiene and safety stands across all sites

Support the delivery of cleaning programs and scheduled works

Drive professional and consistent service delivery across sites and cleaning teams

For further information, please click here to view the role description.

About you

You’re a practical, people-focused leader who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality outcomes. You’re confident working across multiple site, managing competing priorities and supporting teams to get the job done. You’ll bring:

Experience in cleaning, facilities or similar operational environment, with a strong understanding of safety, compliance and service standards

Experience supervising cleaning operations and coordinating day-to-day operations to deliver consistent, high-quality service

Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders

The ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands across multiple sites.

A practical, solutions-focused approach and ability to confidently respond to operational challenges

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

A current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment

A current and valid driver’s licence

Flexibility to travel and work across a range of sites within the region

Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, with the flexibility to work morning, afternoon and night shifts as required, as well as participate in on call and/or afterhours duties as required.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions

Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) that demonstrates how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the requirements of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries, please contact Renee Blackburn, Cleaning Facilities Lead at [email protected]

For recruitment process enquiries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.