The Perkins is seeking a reliable, proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across our facilities, ensuring a safe, professional and welcoming environment for staff, researchers and tenants. This position is offered on a full time permanent basis, located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands. About the Perkins The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives. About this role Reporting to the Facility Service Lead, the Corporate Cleaner is responsible for ensuring the building is cleaned in accordance with established methods, specifications and safety requirements. The key responsibilities of this role include: Implementing established cleaning methods and practices in line with cleaning specifications Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors and spot cleaning carpeted areas Operating electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines Emptying waste bins and transporting waste to designated collection points Replenishing consumables including soap, toilet paper and paper towels Cleaning shared facilities including kitchens, bathrooms and amenities Reporting hazards or issues affecting service delivery to the supervisor Ensuring chemicals, equipment and materials are used and stored safely and compliantly To be successful in this role, you’ll have: Previous experience in a similar cleaning role (desirable) Strong attention to detail Ability to follow procedures and adhere to safe work practices Sound verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Physical capability to perform cleaning duties including standing, walking, bending and lifting A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required for appointment. If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you: Flexible working options A supportive and passionate team The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your tax-home pay Generous leave benefits, including: 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave Are you ready to make a difference? To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered. Applications close on 16th March 2026, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick! Enquiries can be directed to Tiffany Gunner, People Partner on (08) 6151 11or via perkins.org.au. To find out more about the Perkins, please visit https://www.perkins.org.au. At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.
