Housekeeping Supervisor
ZION ESCAPES PTY LTDAward
Listed 24 Sep 2026
Closes 26 Oct 2026
Overview
The Housekeeping Supervisor leads and coordinates Clean Stays' housekeeping operations across two property teams — Northern Beaches and Cairns City — ensuring guest-ready presentation standards are consistently met. The role supervises casual and part-time housekeeping staff, trains and mentors new employees, and reports through a matrix structure to the company's Director and Company Secretary.
Key Duties
Team Supervision & Coordination
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the housekeeping team across both the Northern Beaches and Cairns City portfolios.
Allocate workloads and rosters across approximately 3–6 casual/part-time staff per team, including during peak season.
Quality Control & Standards
Conduct quality inspections of serviced properties against Clean Stays' guest-readiness checklist.
Identify and resolve property presentation issues prior to guest arrival.
Training & Mentoring
Train new housekeeping staff on cleaning standards, safety procedures and guest-service expectations.
Mentor new employees, working alongside the Administration Manager on onboarding.
Guest Experience Standards
Ensure all managed properties meet guest-readiness standards prior to check-in.
Administration & Reporting
Report property management and cleaning operations matters to Operations Director.
Report stock, orders, timesheets, payroll hours and staffing issues to Administration Manager.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated experience in a housekeeping supervisory or team-leader role.
Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
Ability to train and motivate a team across two concurrent property portfolios.
Physical capacity to perform housekeeping duties.
Effective written and verbal communication in English.
Australian Driver's Licence.
Desirable Criteria
Experience in short-term or holiday accommodation.
Formal hospitality or housekeeping qualification.
Experience with property-management or task-scheduling software.
Salary & Conditions
Base Salary: $79,423.00 per annum, exclusive of superannuation
Superannuation: 12% (current Superannuation Guarantee rate)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours per week: 38
Location: Cairns / Far North Queensland (Northern Beaches & Cairns City)
Award/Agreement: Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009).