Here is an opportunity to join Western Australia’s leading medical research facility as a Corporate Cleaner. The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is seeking a reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across our state-of-the-art facilities in Nedlands. This full-time permanent position ensures a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for our staff, researchers, and tenants who are working to beat the world’s toughest diseases. If you take pride in your work and want to contribute to a mission that gives families the best chance to live longer, healthier, and better lives, we want to hear from you.
Who We Are
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases. We value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable, and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive, enabling us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.
About This Role
Reporting to the Facility Service Lead, the Corporate Cleaner is responsible for ensuring the building is cleaned in accordance with established methods, specifications, and safety requirements. Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing established cleaning methods and practices in line with cleaning specifications.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors and spot cleaning carpeted areas.
- Operating electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines.
- Emptying waste bins and transporting waste to designated collection points.
- Replenishing consumables including soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
- Cleaning shared facilities including kitchens, bathrooms, and amenities.
- Reporting hazards or issues affecting service delivery to the supervisor.
- Ensuring chemicals, equipment, and materials are used and stored safely and compliantly.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Previous experience in a similar cleaning role (desirable).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow procedures and adhere to safe work practices.
- Sound verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Physical capability to perform cleaning duties including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required for appointment.
What We Offer
If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:
- Flexible working options.
- A supportive and passionate team.
- The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach.
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
- Generous leave benefits, including:
- 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave
Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.
Applications close on 16th March 2026, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!
Enquiries can be directed to Tiffany Gunner, People Partner via [email protected].
To find out more about the Perkins, please visit https://www.perkins.org.au.
At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.