Lead Cleaner – Permanent Part-Time Opportunity
Melbourne Youth Justice Centre, Parkville VIC
Are you looking for a stable role with purpose, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to guide others?
Ventia is seeking a reliable and motivated Lead Cleaner to join our team at the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre.
This position offers consistent evening shifts, a positive workplace culture, and clear pathways for skill development and career progression.
About the Role
Position: Cleaning Team Leader
Location: Melbourne Youth Justice Centre, Parkville VIC
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday evenings | 8:15 PM – 12:45 AM
Pay Rate: From $34.71 per hour, plus penalty rates and Super
Contract: Permanent Part-Time
This role is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful work, structured hours, and a supportive environment where strong communication, organisation, and teamwork are valued.
What Makes This Opportunity Appealing
Work alongside a collaborative team that values respect, communication, and a calm, steady approach
You will be supported with training, guidance, and the resources you need to succeed
Evening shifts keep your days free
Support and mentor team members while helping maintain a clean and safe environment for staff and inmates
Ventia offers paid training, internal mobility, and clear pathways for advancement
Access to wellbeing initiatives, mental health support, exclusive savings programs, and discounted gym and pool access.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a small cleaning team
Maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards across offices, workshops, bathrooms, staircases, and communal areas
Complete dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming duties
Conduct bio-cleaning tasks when required
Liaise professionally with onsite management
What You Will Bring
⦁ Previous cleaning experience and confidence in guiding or others
⦁ A valid Working with Children Card and Police Check
⦁ Ability to perform all cleaning tasks, including kneeling, lifting, and standing for extended periods
⦁ Ability to pass a medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening
⦁ Reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence
⦁ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and teamwork
If you are seeking a stable role where you can contribute, lead, and feel supported, we encourage you to apply.
Join a team that values reliability, communication, and the strengths individuals bring to a caring and respectful workplace.
Apply now to grow your career with Ventia.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.
The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.
Position Reference Number: 165537
