Cleaner / Night-watch Person

About the role

Reporting to the Marine Operations Manager, this position ensures that Searoad Ferries' vessels and terminals are clean, tidy, and safe, while providing vigilant monitoring of maritime assets, facilities, and vessel integrity during night hours. Working autonomously overnight, this role is a vital part of the maritime operations team, safeguarding multi-million-dollar assets and ensuring facilities are pristine for morning service.

Key responsibilities

• Clean all internal and external areas of vessels, passenger lounges, crew spaces, toilets, café service zones, and the terminal building each night

• Ensure vessels and terminal facilities are fully prepared, detailed, and hygienic for early morning passenger service

• Conduct regular security and safety patrols of the Queenscliff terminal grounds and berthed vessels to deter unauthorised entry or irregular activity

• Regularly inspect vessel mooring lines, fender alignments, and shore power connections, adapting to tidal changes

• Monitor vessel and facility alarms (including basic bilge and fire system indicators) and escalate anomalies to the on-call team

• Empty, wash, and re-line rubbish and recycling bins across all facilities in line with company waste procedures

• Complete a comprehensive nightly shift log documenting tasks completed, safety check-ins, and asset status

• Report any maintenance defects, safety hazards, or security incidents immediately to management

• Maintain vigilant security and safety patrolling of vessels and terminal grounds overnight

• Strictly adhere to all Company safety, WHS, and Lone Worker emergency protocols

About you

• Proven commercial cleaning experience

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques, machinery, and chemical handling (SDS)

• Willingness to obtain and maintain a National Police Check, and current First Aid / CPR certifications

• Demonstrated experience working independently, ideally on night shifts, or in sole operator roles

• High attention to detail and a disciplined ability to follow operational checklists

• Physically fit and able to perform manual cleaning tasks and safely navigate vessels (gangways, steep stairs) at night

• Clear awareness of safety, WHS, lone-worker safety, and asset security procedures

• Competent written and verbal communication skills for maintaining shift logs and incident reporting

• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage a nightly cleaning schedule independently

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise professional discretion, and maintain situational awareness

About us

Searoad Ferries employs more than 250 people and moves more than one million customers each year, connecting people and places through excellent experiences that traverse the tourism, hospitality, passenger transport and maritime industries. We've been operating the iconic Queenscliff-Sorrento car and passenger service since 1987. Our bus tour company Explore Australia / Naturaliste Tours connects customers to amazing tourism and wildlife experiences across Victoria. We also operate Western Port Ferries' services connecting Crib Point to French Island and Phillip Island in Western Port Bay, and Wanderer Adventures–Wilsons Promontory Cruises, located in the pristine environment of Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Why join Searoad Ferries?

• Be part of a growing team within a successful Australian group

• Supportive, down-to-earth culture and regular team events

• Fantastic staff discounts (retail, dining, hospitality) and free ferry travel

Application details
Firstly, please download the position description at searoad.com.au/careers to confirm this is the right role for you. To apply, submit a cover letter and current resume via SEEK. Applications will be reviewed as received.

No agencies please.