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Area Manager - Commercial Cleaning


Company : Quad Services


Location : Canberra, Australian capital territory


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Operations Manager - Commercial Cleaning Minimum 1-2 years of commercial cleaning experience is required Field-based role $90K base plus super + $10K car allowance Australian Government Security Clearance is essential The Company Established in 1972, Quad Services is an Australian-owned provider of high-quality commercial cleaning and associated services across all Australian states and territories, as well as New Zealand. As a nationally recognised, award-winning service provider, our team is focused on partnering with clients to achieve long-term success and service delivery excellence. The Role As a field-based leader, your focus on people and relationships will be crucial to the success of this role. You will guide your team and drive portfolio performance, ensuring service excellence for your clients throughout Canberra and the surrounding areas. While managing your team and client group''s daily operational needs, you will nurture positive stakeholder relationships, exceed our clients'' expectations, and ensure we add value to our client portfolio. A solid understanding of commercial cleaning operations, relationship building, budgets and costs, service delivery, and stakeholder management is vital for success in this role. In this hands-on role, you will: Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with our clients, internal teams, and contractors. Oversee operational deliverables and achieve KPIs (both individual and team). Manage both direct labour and service delivery partners. Foster a high-performing culture within your team. Coach and train your team to achieve service excellence. Manage and meet the expectations of our clients and contracts. Visit client sites to conduct regular quality audits. Overnight accommodation may be required occasionally Address escalated service delivery issues. Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all. Skills and Experience The successful applicant will be a suitably experienced individual who has: Proven experience in a similar role Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal An eye for detail The ability to build relationships and rapport quickly Strong organisational and administrative skills A driver''s licence and a reliable car Previous management-level work experience in the cleaning industry is a must A Working with Children and National Criminal History check is required for this role at least NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance must be held at the time of application What''s on offer A fantastic opportunity to join a well-known Australian company Outstanding team culture where staff produce excellent results Quad Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply, as we value the unique perspectives and experiences they bring to our team.