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. Townsville Grammar School is seeking an experienced and proactive Cleaning Operations Supervisor to lead the delivery of high-quality cleaning and laundry services across the School’s campuses. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for coordinating daily operations, supporting staff, maintaining service standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role plays a key part in providing a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate cleaning staff across three campuses and laundry staff at North Ward Support recruitment, onboarding, induction and training in liaison with HR Ensure classrooms, offices, boarding facilities and shared spaces are cleaned to a high standard Oversee laundry operations to meet day-to-day school requirements Conduct inspections and quality control checks to ensure consistent standards Manage cleaning and laundry schedules, resources, inventory and equipment Monitor external service providers (waste, recycling, sanitary services) Ensure safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment Identify and escalate safety, risk and operational issues Contribute to budgeting, cost control, equipment lifecycle planning and recycling initiatives Skills, Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in cleaning, facilities or operational services supervision Strong working knowledge of WHS practices and safe handling of cleaning materials Experience coordinating staff and services across multiple sites A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously Strong organisational and communication skills A current driver’s licence A Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain one) A position description can be downloaded here . Why Join Us Autonomous role with strong leadership support. Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions. Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff. Paid parental leave, for eligible employees, of 14 weeks after a qualifying period. Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members. Access to flu vaccines. A supportive and collegial professional environment Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via seek by 25 February 2026 (position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found). Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and comply with all mandatory checks, including a Working with Children (Blue Card) At Townsville Grammar School, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and respected. All staff play an active role in safeguarding children, and appointments are subject to child protection screening requirements, including Blue Card clearance.
