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  • Townsville, QLD, Australia, 4810
  • Full Time
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We are seeking dedicated, safety-minded and customer-focused team members to support the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business.

Role Location:

  • Townsville

Roles: 

  • Site Administrator
  • Lifeguard
  • Gym Attendant
  • Fitness Supervisor
  • Cleaners
  • Leading Hand
  • Cleaning Supervisor

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Site Administrator Responsibilities:
    • Provide administrative support to site operations, including work order coordination, reporting, document control, invoicing, receipting and goods receiving activities.
    • Maintain accurate records across scheduling, inventory and tracking systems, ensuring compliance, financial and operational data is recorded and reported correctly.
    • Support site leadership with daily administrative functions, stakeholder communication, compliance documentation and general office duties.
  • Sport, Recreation & Aquatic Responsibilities:
    • Manage gym, fitness and aquatic facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational requirements and equipment maintenance.
    • Support and supervise facility users, conduct inductions, promote safe practices and deliver quality customer service.
    • Maintain emergency readiness and workplace safety by responding to incidents, providing first aid, reporting hazards and fostering teamwork and professionalism.
  • Cleaning Responsibilities:
    • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across accommodation, offices, amenities and common areas in accordance with Defence and company standards.
    • Safely operate cleaning equipment and chemicals while adhering to workplace health, safety, environmental and hygiene requirements.
    • Support daily cleaning operations, stock control, inspections and customer service activities to ensure quality outcomes for Defence personnel.
  • Cleaning Supervisor Responsibilities:
    • Supervise and coordinate daily cleaning and housekeeping services across site facilities.
    • Manage rosters, inspections, stock control and reactive cleaning requirements while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
    • Provide leadership, coaching and stakeholder support while completing reporting, audits and operational administration activities.
  • Leading Hand Responsibilities: 
    • Support daily cleaning operations across accommodation, offices, amenities and common areas while maintaining high cleanliness and presentation standards.
    • Operate specialised cleaning equipment, perform periodic cleaning activities and assist with the coordination of daily cleaning schedules.
    • Promote a positive safety culture by following workplace procedures, reporting hazards and supporting team members to achieve operational requirements.

Mandatory Requirements (All Roles):

  • Australian Citizenship (required to obtain Defence Security Clearance).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence Security Clearance.
  • Current Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable transport.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, reliable and professional approach.
  • Ability to work effectively within a structured, high-compliance Defence environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

Site Administrator Role:

  • Previous experience in administration, preferably in a site-based or operational environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with experience in reporting, record management, invoicing and data entry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Sport & Recreation Roles:

  • Current First Aid and CPR certification, including the ability to administer oxygen.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in fitness, recreation, sports, aquatics or a related supervisory role (where applicable).
  • Previous experience in a gym, recreation, aquatic or customer service environment preferred.
  • Experience managing staff rosters, attendance and performance (Fitness Supervisor role).
  • Certificate III or IV in Fitness (essential for Fitness Supervisor role).
  • Certificate III in Fitness highly regarded for Gym Attendant roles.
  • Current Lifeguard Award (essential for Lifeguard roles).

Cleaning Role:

  • Previous cleaning, housekeeping or facilities experience preferred.
  • Strong focus on safety, teamwork and maintaining high cleaning standards.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts.

Cleaning Supervisor Role:

  • Proven experience in a supervisory cleaning, housekeeping or facilities services role.
  • Strong leadership, team management and organisational skills.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office applications and operational reporting.

Leading Hand Role: 

  • Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality or facilities services environment.
  • Experience using specialised cleaning equipment and conducting periodic cleaning activities is highly regarded.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently, support team members and maintain high service standards.

Why join us? 

  • Be part of a national organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force.
  • Job security with a global leader in facilities and hospitality services.
  • Supportive team culture and great workplace benefits.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities. 
ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams help keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.
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