Cleaner

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Counselling services

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Job summary

Mission Australia in Sydney's Surry Hills is seeking a Cleaner for a permanent full-time role (38 hours/week). You will maintain high cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across the aged care home, with a Monday–Friday daytime roster from 6:30am to 2:36pm.

Join a supportive team and help create a comfortable, safe home environment for residents. This role supports resident wellbeing, infection control and smooth operation, with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the chance to make a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, aged care, healthcare or a similar environment.
• A strong eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• A reliable and positive approach to work, with a commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, respectful approach to working with others.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks including bending, lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming home environment for residents.
• Keep resident rooms, shared spaces and facilities clean, tidy and well presented.
• Use cleaning equipment and products safely and follow hygiene and infection control practices.
• Work respectfully around residents, ensuring their comfort and privacy are always maintained.
• Support a safe environment by reporting maintenance issues, hazards and areas for improvement.
• Complete basic cleaning records and documentation as required.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a positive experience for residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Independent work

Customer service

Job description

Permanent Fulltime position | 38 hours per week Location: Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 2010 Monday to Friday | 6:30am – 2:36 pm Salary: $33.17 per hour + Super + not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Join Mission Australia's Residential Aged Care team and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents at Charles Chambers Court in Surry Hills. As a Cleaner, you'll play an important role in supporting resident wellbeing by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the facility. Your work will contribute directly to resident comfort, infection prevention and the smooth operation of our aged care home. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a supportive team and understands the importance of creating a comfortable, safe and welcoming home environment for older Australians. This permanent full‑time position offers a Monday to Friday roster working 6:30am to 2:36pm, providing consistent daytime hours, work‑life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Your key responsibilities will be to Help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming home environment for residents. Keep resident rooms, shared spaces and facilities clean, tidy and well presented. Use cleaning equipment and products safely and follow hygiene and infection control practices. Work respectfully around residents, ensuring their comfort and privacy are always maintained. Support a safe environment by reporting maintenance issues, hazards and areas for improvement. Complete basic cleaning records and documentation as required. Work closely with colleagues to deliver a positive experience for residents, visitors and staff.

Requirements for success

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, aged care, healthcare or a similar environment.
• A strong eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• A reliable and positive approach to work, with a commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, respectful approach to working with others.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks including bending, lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not‑for‑profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long‑term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence‑based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.