Cleaner

Arcare; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Uniform provided

Meal allowances

Paid training days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care in Queensland is seeking a diligent cleaning and housekeeping team member to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents across our facilities. The role offers Shifts across various times, with an emphasis on work-life balance and competitive hourly pay.

As part of a growing organisation, you will contribute to infection control, waste management, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Adaptable, willing to learn
• Collaborative and good teamwork
• Friendly and effective communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms and other facility spaces.
• Waste management including regular trash and medical waste in line with safety guidelines.
• Infection control by using appropriate cleaning agents and PPE to prevent infections.
• Stocking cleaning and hygiene supplies for residents and staff.
• Operating floor scrubbers, vacuums, trolleys and related consumables.

Job description

Great Hourly Rate + Super
Variety of Shifts for Work Life Balance

Why Join Arcare?

• Above Award Rates
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment
• Uniform, meal, shift and public holiday allowances
• Professional development opportunities including paid training days
• Exclusive employee discounts (Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Interstate reach & mobility options

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

Your responsibilities involve maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our residents.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Cleaning and Disinfecting: Regularly clean and disinfect resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and other areas throughout the facility.
• Waste Management: Dispose of waste, including both regular trash and medical waste, in accordance with proper guidelines and safety protocols.
• Infection Control: Follow strict infection control procedures, such as using appropriate cleaning agents and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infections.
• Stocking Supplies: Ensure that cleaning and hygiene supplies (such as soaps, sanitizers, and cleaning agents) are adequately stocked and available for residents and staff.
• Equipment: Using floor scrubbers, vacuums, cleaning trolleys and consumables.

What we're looking for

• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.