At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Cleaning Supervisors | Hunter Region & Newcastle Region
$99,938 – $110,271 + Super & Leave Loading
Ongoing Full-Time | Flexible Working Arrangements
Hunter Valley Region (1 Vacancy)
We are looking for a standout leader to take the helm in the Upper Hunter North. This is a critical role for our regional operations, requiring someone who enjoys autonomy and has the drive to maintain exceptional standards across our northern sites. If you are passionate about regional service delivery and leading a committed local team, we want to hear from you.
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie (3 Vacancies)
We have three exciting opportunities across Newcastle and North Lake Macquarie region. These roles are perfect for supervisors who enjoy the pace of a metropolitan landscape and want to be part of a collaborative network ensuring high-traffic sites meet gold-standard hygiene and safety requirements.
The Impact You'll Make
As a supervisor, you are the bridge between strategy and action. You won't just oversee—you will:
* Empower Teams: Lead, mentor, and train frontline staff to reach their full potential.
* Ensure Excellence: Conduct site audits and maintain rigorous quality control to meet government standards.
* Solve Problems: Manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment with a \"can-do\" attitude.
What You'll Bring
* Leadership Presence: Proven experience guiding and supporting teams to achieve high-level outcomes.
* Operational Grit: A background in facilities or cleaning services with a sharp eye for compliance.
* Communication Skills: The ability to manage stakeholders effectively and keep your team informed and motivated.
* Commitment: A dedication to safety, hygiene, and delivering quality outcomes for the people of NSW.
For further information please click here to view the role description
Essential requirements of the role
* Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
* Current and valid Driver's licence
* Willingness and ability 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 after-hours duties as required
* Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the value of public education.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* 35 hour working week
* Competitive, 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) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
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.
Closing date 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Tome Stefanovski at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Recruiter details at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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.