Cleaning Attendant - Airline Lounge

About the role

Compass Group Australia's dedicated Airline Lounge business provides specialist services to travelers across lounge industries, with a focus on fresh, delicious food and lower-carbon menu options. It is hiring a Cleaning Attendant in Cairns, Queensland, on a 7-day operation with flexible shift times. The pay is $33.86 casual rate per hour plus penalties and 12% superannuation, with a travel allowance and shift-based entitlements including additional penalty rates.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain all guest areas to a consistently high presentation standard
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and keep amenities fully stocked
• Dispense, dilute and store chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and airport safety protocols
• Wipe and disinfect high-touch points during service periods
• Empty bins, manage recycling and dispose of waste safely
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, bathroom products and equipment
• Use vacuums, floor machines and other cleaning tools safely
• Report hazards, faults or incidents to management
• Work with lounge hosts, kitchen staff and supervisors

Required profile

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience in hospitality, commercial or airport environments (ideal but not essential)
• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict presentation and hygiene standards
• Reliable and punctual in a secure airport setting
• Physically capable of repetitive tasks, lifting, bending and standing
• Comfortable working independently and in a small team

What we offer

• $33.86 casual rate per hour plus penalties and 12% superannuation
• Travel allowance
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Retail discounts for Compass Group employees