Cleaning Working Supervisor

Working Supervisor – Commercial Cleaning

Cairns | Full Time, 38 Hours

Step into a leadership role with a growing and professional commercial cleaning company operating across Cairns and surrounding areas.

We are seeking an experienced Working Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards across multiple locations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys leading from the front, supporting cleaning teams and completing specialist cleaning work when required.

You will oversee a portfolio of commercial sites across Cairns and surrounds, ensuring operational excellence, strong client relationships and consistent service delivery.

What You Will Be Doing

• Overseeing daily cleaning operations across your allocated portfolio

• Working across multiple locations throughout Cairns and surrounding areas

• Conducting monthly site inspections and quality audits

• Supporting cleaning teams and stepping in during staffing gaps

• Training, mentoring and performance managing cleaning staff

• Responding promptly to client enquiries and resolving issues professionally

• Managing stock levels and maintaining cleaner rooms to company standards

• Ensuring compliance, reporting and operational updates are completed fortnightly

• Maintaining contract KPIs and driving continuous improvement

• Completing and assisting with periodic and specialist cleaning services, including:

  • Carpet steam cleaning
  • Floor polishing
  • Pressure washing
  • Floor stripping and sealing

• Working closely with Area Managers and the Operations team

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning supervision
• Practical experience in carpet steam cleaning, floor polishing, pressure washing, and stripping and sealing floors
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites, competing priorities and changing operational requirements
• Willingness to work hands-on and travel between different locations
• High attention to detail and strong quality-control capabilities
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Current driver’s licence

We provide full support, clear systems and direct access to management, ensuring you always have the assistance needed to succeed.

If you are ready to take ownership of a portfolio, lead high-performing teams and apply your specialist cleaning expertise across a variety of commercial sites, we want to hear from you.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within three business days.