Are you an experienced hospital cleaner (or you’ve cleaned in a highly regulated environment)? Would you like to be part of a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where hard work is valued and rewarded, with training and career progression opportunities? We have a full-time, 24 months contract opportunity for a Cleaner with unrestricted work rights for this period to join our Facilities Services team at our North Ryde manufacturing facility. 7.00am - 3.00pm shift Monday-Friday. We offer comprehensive training (up to 6 weeks), career progression opportunities, and other incentives for the specialised nature of the work. Interested? Apply now - applications closing date 12 December. About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. What you’ll do In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining our high hygiene standards, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace that directly impacts the production of life-changing medicines. Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for : Cleaning graded and ungraded areas following strict pharmaceutical compliance and safety standards. Operating powered cleaning machinery and steam/pressure washers. Collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables, adhering to our sustainability initiatives. Maintaining office areas, toilets and manufacturing areas. Following security, incident, and accident reporting procedures. Demonstrating initiative, resilience, and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Effective communicator comfortable with cleaning logbooks. Essential for the role Previous cleaning experience. Physically fit, capable of handling repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, and operating equipment. Comfortable with computers and mobile devices. Strong work ethic, reliability, and initiative—someone who gets on with the job and takes responsibility. Team player with strong communication skills—willing to ask questions, seek help when needed, and support colleagues. Resilience—able to handle different work environments and adapt to challenges. Willingness to learn and develop—opportunities to advance into C Grade and Sterile Cleaning roles. Commitment to a long-term career in Pharmaceuticals or looking to start in this industry. Desirable for the role Previous cleaning experience in a pharmaceutical, hospital or highly regulated environment. Experience using cleaning equipment such as ride-on machines, pressure washers, and chemical cleaners. Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance in cleaning. Why AstraZeneca Salary-based role with incentives for speciali s ed cleaning work. Comprehensive training and career development—grow within our high-performing, in-house cleaning team. Great workplace culture—supportive, team-oriented environment with strong leadership. Physio program for employees to support physical well-being. Convenient location—accessible by public transport and on-site parking available. So, what’s next Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. If you’re hardworking, reliable, and looking for a rewarding long-term career in Pharmaceuticals, apply now and join a team that makes a real difference! Where can I find out more? Visit AZ Careers Page on https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/ Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Gold Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment. We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form. Date Posted 12-Dec-2025 Closing Date 08-Jan-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.