Cleaning Operations Supervisor

Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1400 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Cleaning Operations Supervisor to lead and coordinate cleaning operations across three campuses and laundry services at our North Ward campus.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring school facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and presentation. You will lead operational staff, oversee resources and equipment, monitor service quality, and drive continuous improvement across cleaning, laundry and waste management services.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate cleaning staff across three campuses and laundry staff at the North Ward campus.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, support and operational guidance to staff.
• Coordinate staff onboarding, induction and operational training.
• Assist with recruitment processes in partnership with Human Resources.
• Identify and escalate operational, safety and compliance issues.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day operational challenges.

Cleaning & Laundry Services

• Ensure classrooms, offices, boarding facilities and other school areas are maintained to a consistently high standard.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Coordinate effective cleaning schedules and monitor service delivery across campuses.
• Oversee laundry operations to ensure service requirements are met efficiently and professionally.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders regarding cleaning and laundry requirements.

Resource, Compliance & Sustainability

• Manage inventory, ordering and distribution of cleaning and laundry supplies.
• Oversee the safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment, chemicals and materials.
• Arrange equipment servicing and repairs as required.
• Monitor external service providers, including waste, recycling and sanitary services.
• Support and expand recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements and relevant regulations.

A full position description is available here

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in cleaning, facilities management or a similar operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising teams and coordinating operations across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Experience in scheduling, quality control and conducting inspections.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing inventory, supplies and equipment maintenance.
• The ability to work autonomously while building effective relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Essential Requirement

• Current Driver Licence.
• Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Valid Australian work rights.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated operational leader to play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment across a dynamic school community.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions
• Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
• Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
• Access to flu vaccines.
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for eligible employees after qualifying period.
• Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.
• Convenient parking close to the School

To apply, provide a cover letter, CV and details of two current referees. Applications should be made via the Careers page on our website.

Applications should be received no later than

24 July 2026. An immediate start is available so applications will be considered upon submission. An appointment will be made when a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Safeguarding & Child Safety

Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s child‑safe values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School’s child‑safety policies and procedures. Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child‑safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre-employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.

Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at: Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School