Cleaner

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Salary packaging

Gym membership

Flexible work

Counselling services

Study assistance

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BaptistCare Gracehaven in Rockingham is seeking a casual Housekeeper to support residents in a warm, homelike aged care setting. You will perform cleaning, laundry and light housekeeping tasks as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance comfort and dignity for residents.

Join a caring culture with flexible shifts (06:30am–2:00pm) and benefits, including salary packaging and development support. You will work with compassionate staff to promote independence and meaningful daily activities for

Qualifications

• Experience with cleaning and chemical use.
• Ability to manage a busy, physically demanding workload.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Empathy and enjoyment of working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and laundry duties to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming space for residents.
• Assist with movement of furniture and bins and keep household areas tidy and organised.
• Engage respectfully with residents, families, staff and volunteers to promote independence and daily involvement.

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-centred 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.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.