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Office cleaning jobs in Adelaide
Looking for cleaning work rather than a cleaner? This page is for job seekers. Here is what commercial cleaning roles in Adelaide involve, and how to find them.
ADL Office Cleaning connects Adelaide businesses with vetted local commercial cleaning contractors. We do not directly employ cleaners ourselves, but the contractors in our network regularly hire, and commercial cleaning is steady, flexible work across the city.
What commercial cleaning work involves
Most office and commercial cleaning happens after hours or early morning, when workplaces are empty. Typical duties include vacuuming, mopping, sanitising kitchens and bathrooms, emptying bins and cleaning high-touch surfaces to a consistent standard. Specialist roles cover carpet cleaning, window cleaning and medical-suite cleaning.
What contractors look for
- Reliability and punctuality, since sites depend on cleaners turning up
- Willingness to complete a police check and security clearance
- Attention to detail and a consistent standard
- Comfort working independently, often after hours
- A current driver's licence for roles covering multiple sites
Pay and hours
Commercial cleaning in South Australia is generally paid at or above the relevant award rate, with penalty rates for early-morning, evening and weekend work. Hours range from a few shifts a week to full-time multi-site rounds, which makes it a common fit for people wanting flexible or part-time work.
How to find cleaning roles in Adelaide
Cleaning roles are advertised on the major job boards (Seek, Indeed and Jora) and directly by Adelaide commercial cleaning contractors. Search for "commercial cleaner", "office cleaner" or "cleaning" in your area, and prioritise established contractors who hold proper insurance and run security-cleared teams: those are the operators who offer steady, ongoing work.
This page is for job seekers only. If you run a business and need a cleaner, head to our get quotes page instead.