Public Area Cleaner – Remote Central Australia, Northern Territory (4036377)
Job Description
Public Area Cleaner – Remote Central Australia, Northern Territory
An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Public Area Cleaner to join a well-established tourism and hospitality operation in remote Central Australia.
Located in one of the Northern Territory’s most unique and naturally breathtaking regions, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining high presentation standards, and is comfortable working in a remote environment surrounded by iconic Australian landscapes and wildlife.
This is not an entry-level position — we are seeking a reliable and physically capable cleaner with previous public area cleaning experience who can work independently, manage early morning starts, and confidently maintain high-traffic guest facilities to an excellent standard. The role also involves animal feeding and basic grounds duties, making it perfect for someone who enjoys varied, active workdays.
📅 COMMENCE:
Late May 2026
✨ PACKAGE
- HIGA Level 2
- Monday–Friday: $32.31 per hour
- Saturday: $38.78 per hour
- Sunday: $45.24 per hour
- Public Holiday Penalty Rates Apply
Additional Benefits
- 5–6 day working week
- Accommodation & meals: $150 per week
- Private room with shared bathroom
- Excellent opportunity to save money in a remote location
- Supportive team environment and excellent working conditions
Please note: This role requires early morning starts.
✨ DUTIES
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning public toilets, showers, camping amenities, camp kitchens and communal guest areas
- Cleaning and maintaining fire pits and outdoor public spaces
- Identifying maintenance issues and reporting them appropriately
- End-of-month stocktake of cleaning products and supplies
- Emptying bins and managing rubbish disposal
- Cleaning swimming pool areas, pathways and driveways
- Pressure cleaning around fuel bowsers and public areas
- Refilling customer window-cleaning water stations
- Feeding animals and cleaning animal yards and onsite bird aviaries
- Practising safe chemical handling procedures
- Assisting with general yard and grounds maintenance as required
✨ IDEAL CANDIDATE
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous public area or commercial cleaning experience
- A current manual driver’s licence (essential)
- Good physical fitness and ability to handle active outdoor work
- Confidence working around animals
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- A positive attitude and reliable work ethic
✨ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Access via flights followed by bus transfer
- Sealed road access available
- Friendly and supportive onsite team
- Stable hours and consistent work available
- Fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a remote working experience while saving money
If you’re an experienced cleaner looking for a rewarding remote opportunity in the heart of Central Australia, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
If you are ready to start your remote adventure and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you – please forward your resume to jobs@mlkarecruitment.com.au or click ‘Apply Now’ above.
All applications are handled on a confidential basis.
Note, due to confidentiality on some roles, not all our positions are externally advertised.
Who We Are:
MLKA Hospitality Recruitment are industry leaders in remote, regional and outback hospitality employment Australia wide. Australian owned and operated since 2008.
Our roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled hospitality staff to embark on an adventurous career, experiencing the REAL Australia.
We recruit for equal opportunity employers.
Specific details of our roles, salary and locations are provided during the interview process.
We recruit for the best hospitality employers in regional & remote Australia who can offer their employees a great work/life balance. Our service is 100% free for jobseekers.
Escape the high cost and stresses of city living with a fantastic live in role – accommodation packages are provided with all roles.
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