Cleaner

Anglicare Sydney; Woonona; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑effective salary packaging

Accommodation & meals tax‑free

PD & leadership training

Discounts at retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney's Residential Care community in Woonona is seeking a casual Cleaner to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home for residents. You will perform daily cleaning of resident rooms, common areas and facilities, assist with laundry when needed and support infection control standards, reporting hazards as required.

You’ll work with care teams to ensure high-quality service that supports residents’ wellbeing and comfort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous cleaning experience or laundry experience.
• 1-2 years in following safe work practices.
• NDIS Worker screening check (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning across resident rooms, common areas and facilities.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention.
• Follow organisational cleaning procedures and maintain records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workplace.

Skills

Cleaning

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.

We are a well-respected not-for-profit that has been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in creating a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents. Through your attention to detail and commitment to high standards, you will help ensure residents enjoy a comfortable place to call home while supporting their wellbeing and quality of life.

This is a casual opportunity based in Woonona ( Post code: 2517), with strong potential for ongoing shifts due to increased annual leave coverage requirements. Laundry Assistants looking to expand their skills are also encouraged to apply.

As a Cleaner within our Residential Care community, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cleaning services that help maintain a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Working closely with residents, care teams and maintenance staff, you will ensure all cleaning tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard while contributing to a positive resident experience.

With professionalism, care and attention to detail, you will:

Cleaning & Service Delivery

• Complete daily cleaning duties across resident rooms, common areas and facilities
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention
• Clean bathrooms, laundries, kitchenettes, corridors and shared living spaces
• Vacuum, mop, dust and maintain furniture, fixtures and fittings
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed efficiently and consistently

Resident Support & Customer Service

• Contribute to residents' wellbeing through positive and caring interactions
• Support a welcoming and comfortable environment for all residents

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate cleaning records where required
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained, used safely and stored correctly
• Follow organisational policies and cleaning procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workplace

Safety & Workplace Culture

• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices
• Report hazards, incidents and risks in accordance with organisational procedures

What You'll Bring

You are reliable, practical and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

What's Required

• Minimum 2 years of previous cleaning experience or laundry experience
• 1-2 years in following safe work practices
• NDIS Worker screening check (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What's Preferred

• 1- 2 years of experience working in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or similar environments
• Certificate III in Hospitality or willingness to work towards it
• Understanding of infection control and cleaning standards
• We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
• At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
• On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career, that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.