Facilities Cleaning - Cleaner

About the Role

As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality cleaning services across campus facilities. You will help ensure all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation.

You will be required to work both independently and as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment, managing your time effectively to meet operational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• General commercial cleaning duties across campus facilities
• Operating motorised cleaning equipment
• Safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals
• Room set-ups and pack-downs as required
• Lock-up procedures and securing premises
• Manual handling, including moving furniture and equipment
• Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WHS) requirements at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in commercial cleaning
• Experience operating motorised cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures
• Understanding of Work Health & Safety practices
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Physical capability to move furniture and equipment
• Availability to work a flexible roster

In return, we offer the following perks and benefits:

We have a generous package on offer to ensure you get the most out of your Pulse experience:

• Free Pulse Perks membership, which includes discounts at various food and retail outlets on campus and access to freebies and competitions throughout the year.
• Opportunities to learn and grow. UOW Pulse runs gyms, retail outlets, student engagement activities and more on campus, with all business units working together to enrich student experience and bring the campus to life.

About us

UOW Pulse is a not-for-profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community.

Nestled within the scenic UOW campus, this location offers convenient access to the UniActive gym and pool, a range of dining options, Village Grocer, a chemist, hairdresser and childcare - everything you need for your daily essentials, all in one place.

UOW Pulse is a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people. We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make. Hear what the children at Kids' Uni have to say.

For more information, please refer to the job description by clicking here. To apply, upload a current resume and cover letter outlining why you believe you're a good fit for the role.

Applications close on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

UOW Pulse reserves the right to interview candidates and fill the position prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.

UOW Pulse is the social hub of the University of Wollongong. We offer entertainment and activities, food and retail, children's services, student engagement, sport, recreation and much more. We offer a quality community to complement the student's academic life with our sole purpose being to create the ultimate dynamic and engaging campus environment to enhance the community university campus experience. UOW Pulse prides itself on living its individual values of Support, Community, Agility, Quality and Play, within and incorporating the values of Integrity, Passion, Courage, Excellence and Collaboration.

The Facilities & Cleaning Team ensures a high quality standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the areas of UOW Pulse.