Cleaner

BaptistCare; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible work options

Free counselling

Study assistance

Learning and development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BaptistCare Gracehaven in Rockingham is a casual Housekeeper role at a 98-bed aged care facility. You will perform cleaning and laundry duties, assist with moving furniture and bins, and help keep household areas tidy and welcoming for residents.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll promote independence, follow infection control and safety standards, and engage respectfully with residents, families and staff in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with cleaning, laundry and chemical use.
• Ability to manage a busy, physically demanding workload.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Genuine empathy and enjoyment of working with older people.
• Team‑focused, customer‑centric approach.
• Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health principles.
• Alignment with BaptistCare values and Love to See behaviours.
• Previous experience in a similar role is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and laundry duties as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with movement of furniture and bins and keep areas tidy and organised.
• Promote resident independence by involving them in daily household tasks.
• Follow infection control, food safety and safety standards; use equipment safely.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, staff and volunteers.

Skills

Food handling experience

Cleaning experience

Physical workload management

Attention to detail

Follow written and verbal instructions

Empathy with older people

Team‑focused approach

OSH principles understanding

Align with BaptistCare values

Experience in a similar role

Job description

• Casual position available with flexible shifts supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Based at our friendly residential aged care facility in Rockingham
• Join a respectful, collaborative, and supportive team culture

About the role:

BaptistCare Gracehaven in Rockingham is an 98-bed aged care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care in a warm and homelike environment. Our Housekeepers play an essential role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming space for residents,contributing to their comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role involves performing a variety of cleaning and laundry duties, assisting with the movement of furniture and bins, and helping to keep household areas tidy and organised. A key focus is partnering with residents to take part in daily household tasks, promoting their independence, choice, and sense of purpose.

The housekeeper also follows infection control, food safety, and workplace health and safety standards, ensuring all equipment and chemicals are used safely and correctly. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the role involves engaging respectfully with residents, families, staff, and volunteers. Through this work, the housekeeper contributes to a caring and supportive environment where residents can truly feel at home.

Roster:

This is a casual role with shift times from 06:30am to 2:00pm.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we care for you while you care for others. You’ll have access to:

• Competitive hourly rate:$27.77 - $29.98 + 25% casual loading
• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Discounted gym memberships and novated leasing
• Flexible work options and additional leave benefits
• Free counselling, spiritual care and nutrition support
• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year
• Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
• A warm, inclusive culture where you are valued for who you are

About You

You bring a genuine commitment to supporting older people with dignity and respect. You enjoy working in a team and building meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

You will have:

• Previous experience with food handling, cleaning and chemical use
• Ability to manage a busy, physically demanding workload
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Genuine empathy and enjoyment of working with older people
• Team‑focused, customer‑centric approach
• Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health principles
• Alignment with BaptistCare values and Love to See behaviours
• Previous experience in a similar role (highly regarded)

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

With more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers, we work every day to enrich lives through communities of care.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Nov 2026 W. Australia Standard Time