Pharmaceutical Cleaner

Pharmaceutical Cleaner

• Full‑time | 24‑month contract
• Monday to Friday | 2pm-10pm
• Location: North Ryde (Sydney NSW) | On‑site parking and close to public transport
• Competitive pay: From $29.03 per hour + super + shift loading, and allowances as applicable.

AstraZeneca is recruiting for a Pharmaceutical Cleaner to join our friendly and supportive team based out of our North Ryde Manufacturing Plant at Macquarie Park, North Ryde.

We offer steady hours, paid training, and a positive work environment where hard work is valued and rewarded.

This role would suit an experienced hospital, hotel or aged care cleaner, or anyone used to work in a highly regulated environment.

About AstraZeneca

Our manufacturing plant based in North Ryde, Sydney, is a world-class facility dedicated to the production of high-quality medicines that make a difference to the lives of patients all around the world. We are one of the largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals in Australia.

Our site has a proven track record of delivering outstanding performance and is regarded as one of the most cost-efficient and successful manufacturing sites in the AstraZeneca global network.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining our high hygiene standards, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace that directly impacts the production of life-changing medicines. Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for:
 

• Cleaning graded and ungraded areas to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards in a pharmaceutical factory.
• Operating powered cleaning equipment.
• Managing waste and recycling, adhering to our sustainability initiatives.
• Maintaining office areas, toilets and manufacturing areas.
• Following security, incident, and accident reporting procedures.
• Effective communicator - written and verbal
• Commitment to completing cleaning logbooks.

Essential for the Role

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Physically fit, capable of handling repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, and operating equipment.
• Ability and expertise with using computers and mobile devices.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and initiative—someone who gets on with the job and takes responsibility.
• Resilient, team-focused and willing to learn with opportunities to advance into C Grade and Sterile Cleaning roles.

Desirable for the role

• Previous cleaning experience in either the Pharmaceutical, Hospital, Hotel/Motel or Aged Care sectors, or any a highly regulated cleaning environment is preferred.
• Experience using cleaning equipment such as ride-on machines, pressure washers, and chemical cleaners.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance in cleaning or a willingness to learn specific practices.

Why AstraZeneca

• Salary-based role with additional pay incentives for specialised cleaning work.
• Comprehensive training and career development—work within our high-performing, in-house cleaning team.
• Great workplace culture—supportive, team-oriented environment with strong leadership.
• Convenient location—accessible by public transport and on-site parking available. Close to Metro Station.

Our recruitment assessment process:

• Phone Interview: A 15-30 min call with our Talent Acquisition team.
• Video step: A 5‑minute video response to 3 short questions that you can record at home.
• Onsite assessment: At our Macquarie Park site, including a role-specific assessment, a values-based interview with the hiring team, and a pre-employment medical. Allow around 2-2.5 hours.
• Checks and references: If successful, we’ll complete background checks and request two references.

To Learn more about the Astra Zeneca Values - Values and Behaviours

Where can I find out more?

• Visit our Global Website - https://www.astrazeneca.com/
• Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instragram.com/astrazeneca/

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Gold Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form.
 

Date Posted

18-Mar-2026

Closing Date

22-Apr-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.