- Permanent Part Time (5 hours per week Monday to Sunday)
- Salary: $57,539 - $64,690 gross p.a. paid pro rata plus 12% Super plus allowances
- Located at the Nowra Administration Office
- Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
This position is responsible for providing commercial and industrial cleaning and property maintenance of Council buildings and assets. This includes:
- Ensure Council facilities are cleaned to a high standard.
- Provide Council employees and the general public with a clean and healthy work environment.
- Undertake hygiene and sanitation duties of all areas as per work schedule.
- Perform trade waste removal and recycling activities.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) and/or demonstrated experience in commercial/industrial cleaning.
- Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork NSW).
- Class C Driver's Licence.
We are looking for someone with excellent time management and prioritisation skills, who takes pride in their work.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.
Applications Close: Sunday, 9 August (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Warwick Beeston - Team Supervisor, Building Management on 02 4429 3449
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
