Site Facility Cleaner

We currently have an opportunity for a Site Facility Cleaner to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high-performance Project team. Reporting to Site Facilities Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.
 

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites.  This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services. 

 

The purpose of this position is to deliver a comprehensive range of cleaning services to ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout Spring Hill Corrections Facility. The Cleaner plays a key role in supporting a safe, well-maintained, and professionally presented environment for staff, visitors, and all facility users.

This role requires the ability to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality cleaning outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong time management skills, a flexible approach to working hours, and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. The position involves physical tasks, including manual handling and lifting, and may require standing for extended periods, as well as working in environments that can be hot or noisy.

Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours. This role is based at Spring Hill Corrections Facility. 

 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Training in the safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment is advantageous, though not essential
• Previous experience in a professional cleaning role is preferred
• Familiarity with commercial or industrial cleaning products and equipment is highly desirable
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and best practices
• Knowledge of established cleaning methods, procedures, and industry standards

 

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

 

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

 

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

 

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

 

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

 

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 730815.

 

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
 

 

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.