Cleaning Supervisor- Southside/Central Campuses

About the business

Arethusa College is an independent, co-educational school catering for students requiring an alternative to mainstream schooling. We are accredited as a Special Assistance School with campuses located across South-East Queensland

We believe in Doing School Differently, providing an alternate approach to education, and serving students who have been let down by an education system that was not able to flex and adapt to meet their unique needs and circumstances. 

At Arethusa College we Believe, Expect and Celebrate as we see our students move towards achieving their full potential. We Believe in our students; we don’t define them by their past experience but rather their future potential and possibilities. We Expect great things of our students; as a result we raise the bar, we invest and journey with them and we Celebrate our students; because they are absolutely worthy of being celebrated, as they step out of their comfort zones and towards the goals they set for themselves. 

Our College prides itself on promoting individual wellbeing and support for all in our community. The College acknowledges that quality education only exists where there are quality educators, and therefore values the contributions made by our staff. Our staff promote self-discipline, believing that the responsibility to change the future lies within the individual and is not found merely inside educational policy or applying unfair discipline.

The Role

The Cleaning Supervisor – Southside/Central is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of cleaning operations across allocated Southside campuses.

The role ensures cleaning standards are maintained through effective leadership, workforce coordination, quality assurance, and operational support.

The Cleaning Supervisor supports the implementation of departmental strategies, policies and procedures while acting as the primary operational contact for Southside campuses.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise the daily cleaning operations across allocated Southside/ Central campuses.
• Ensure cleaning services consistently meet departmental standards.
• Conduct regular campus inspections and quality assurance audits.
• Identify operational issues and implement practical solutions.
• Escalate significant operational matters to the Head of Cleaning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Cleaning Department
• Complete operational reports and inspection records.
• Maintain staff and quality documentation.
• Assist with timesheet verification.
• Record performance concerns for discussion with the Head of Cleaning.
• Maintain accurate operational records.

To be considered for this position you will be required to demonstrate:

• Experience supervising cleaning or environmental services teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate staff across multiple campuses.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning standards, infection control, and safe work practices.
• Strong organisational, planning, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting organisational objectives.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to provide operational cleaning relief when required
• Be physical fit and do repetitive lifting, pulling, bending, pushing and walking

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Capacity to travel between College campuses.
• Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) (desirable)
• Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation. 

Applicants must have an open Drivers Licence and hold a Working with Children Card (Blue Card).

Applications to include a copy of a paid Blue Card (Working with Children) cover letter and a detailed resume.