Cleaner

Mission Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Counselling services

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Annual leave on anniversary

Job summary

Mission Australia in Sydney is hiring a Cleaner to join the Residential Aged Care team at Charles Chambers Court in Surry Hills. This permanent full-time role offers a 38-hour week, daytime hours, and a Monday to Friday roster from 6:30am to 2:30pm, helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home for residents.

You’ll be responsible for high standards of cleanliness, infection control, and collaboration with colleagues to support resident wellbeing and comfort in a supportive, values-driven

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, aged care, or similar environments.
• Strong eye for detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Reliable, positive approach and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and respectful interaction with others.
• Physically capable of bending, lifting, standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Create a clean, welcoming home environment for residents.
• Keep resident rooms and shared spaces clean and well presented.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and follow hygiene practices.
• Respect residents' privacy and comfort.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards.
• Complete basic cleaning records and documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a positive resident experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

• Permanent Fulltime position | 38 hours per week
• Location: Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 2010
• Monday to Friday | 6:30am – 2:30pm
• Salary: $33.17 per hour + Super + not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

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. Togetherwe’rebuilding hope andpossibilityfor all.

Find out moreabout usandour 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 2:36 pm , 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

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, weprovidea range of employee benefits including:

• 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]

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.