Cleaner

Arcare Aged Care; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Supportive leadership

Uniform

Meal allowance

Uniform, shift and public holiday dues

Professional development days

Employee discounts (Apple, Samsung, Gy

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Mobility options

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking dedicated staff to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents on the Sunshine Coast. This role emphasizes infection control, high sanitation standards, and teamwork within a supportive facility.

Join a growing organisation that offers above award rates, uniform, meals, shift allowances, paid training days, and exclusive employee discounts, plus mobility options for interstate work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and infection control in care settings.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms, common areas and facilities.
• Waste management in line with safety guidelines.
• Infection control using PPE and approved cleaning agents.
• Stocking supplies (soaps, sanitizers, cleaning agents) and ensuring availability.
• Operating floor scrubbers, vacuums, cleaning trolleys and related equipment.

Skills

Adaptable

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Cleaning trolleys

Job description

Great Hourly Rate + Super

Variety of Shifts for Work Life Balance

• 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

Why Join Arcare?

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.