Aged Care Facility Cleaner (Full-Time)

Challenger Services Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Early wage access app

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Challenger Services Group is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Aged Care Facility Cleaner for The Ponds, NSW. You will help maintain clean, safe and welcoming resident spaces, supporting health and wellbeing in a residential aged care environment.

This role offers Monday to Friday daytime hours (7:00am - 3:00pm) with potential progression into a Team Leader position at the site. Training, uniforms and a supportive team are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare or aged care preferred.
• Takes pride in high cleaning standards and presentation.
• Understands infection control principles and safe chemical handling.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage workload effectively.
• Attention to detail and good time management.
• Willingness to lead and support teammates when needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, dining rooms and staff facilities.
• Performing routine cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitising and waste removal.
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Following infection control procedures and safe cleaning practices.
• Disinfecting high-touch surfaces to support resident health and wellbeing.
• Restocking consumables such as soap, paper towels and toilet paper.
• Reporting maintenance issues, hazards or faults to supervisors.
• Working respectfully around residents, visitors and staff to create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control

Reliability

Time management

Organised

Leadership potential

Job description

Make a Difference: Help Residents Feel Comfortable, Safe and Supported Every Day

Do you take pride in maintaining clean, welcoming environments? Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference every day?

Challenger Services Group is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Aged Care Facility Cleaner to join our team in The Ponds, NSW. Working within a residential aged care environment, you’ll play an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and wellbeing of residents by helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, values high standards, and wants to be part of a supportive and caring team.

For candidates looking to take the next step in their career, there may be an opportunity to progress into a Team Leader position at this site. We are looking for individuals who can lead by example, maintain high standards, and positively support their team.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Location: The Ponds, NSW

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Aged Care Facility Cleaner, you’ll be responsible for:

• Cleaning and maintaining resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, dining rooms, and staff facilities.
• Performing routine cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitising surfaces, and waste removal.
• Ensuring all areas are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation.
• Following infection control procedures and safe cleaning practices.
• Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces to support resident health and wellbeing.
• Restocking consumables including soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Reporting maintenance issues, hazards, or equipment faults to supervisors.
• Working respectfully around residents, visitors, and staff to help create a welcoming environment.

About You

You’ll be someone who:

• Has previous cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare, or aged care experience (preferred but not essential).
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional cleaning standards.
• Understands infection control principles and safe chemical handling practices.
• Is reliable, organised, and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Has strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Enjoys contributing to a caring and supportive environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Previous leadership experience or experience mentoring others is highly regarded.
• Holds a valid Police Check or is willing to obtain one.
• Holds a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or is willing to obtain one (mandatory).
• Has received at least two COVID-19 vaccinations and a current Influenza vaccination (mandatory).

Why Join Challenger?

At Challenger, we believe our people are our greatest strength. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Stable Monday to Friday roster with no weekend work.
• Consistent daytime hours that support a healthy work-life balance.
• A rewarding role where your work positively impacts residents every day.
• Paid training and ongoing support from experienced leaders.
• Uniforms provided.
• Early access to your wages through our wage access app.
• Exclusive employee discounts with Woolworths, Amazon, and many other leading retailers.
• Opportunities to progress into leadership positions, including a potential Team Leader opportunity for the right candidate.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support.
• A supportive workplace culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.

About Challenger

Challenger Services Group is a leading national provider of cleaning, hospitality, security, and integrated facility services. We partner with organisations across aged care, education, government, hospitality, food production, and commercial sectors, delivering exceptional service while creating rewarding career opportunities for our people.

We proudly support diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a role where your work helps create a cleaner, safer, and more comfortable environment for residents, we’d love to hear from you.