Cleaning Assistant

RSL LifeCare; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax benefits

Staff discounts via Maxxia Rewards

Leave Loading 17.5%

Career opportunities acrossResidential

Job summary

RSL LifeCare in Curtin, ACT is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to support our aged care homes and veterans and seniors in our communities. This part-time role offers predictable shifts (Mon, Tue, Thu, 8 AM–2 PM) in a respectful, supportive environment where your compassion makes a tangible difference.

You will follow cleaning schedules, replenish supplies, handle chemicals safely and maintain high standards of cleanliness while upholding WHS policies. Australian Working Rights are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and empathy for residents and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work with a skilled care team.
• Ability to work efficiently while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to general cleaning schedule to maintain cleanliness.
• Check and replenish supplies (soap, towels, toilet paper).
• Check cleaning chemicals and fill containers as required.
• Spot clean spills.
• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals.
• Comply with WHS policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Compassion & empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Efficiency

Quality & safety

Job description

• Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility
• Competitive rates of pay
• Fulfilling work that fits around your life

Employment Type: Permanent Part-time

Shifts Available: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (8 AM - 2 PM)Location: Curtin, ACT

About Us:

At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams have the ability to make a big difference to the lives of veterans and seniors while they receive quality and compassionate care in our aged care homes. This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where you can have a huge positive impact and feel the personal and professional reward in return.

At our core, RSL LifeCare provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the role:

As a Cleaning Assistant at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your compassion is valued and your professional development is prioritised. You will have the opportunity to:

• Adherence to general cleaning schedule ensuring all areas area maintained at an acceptable level of cleanliness.
• Check and replenish supplies such as liquid soap, paper towels, toilet paper etc.
• Check supply of cleaning chemicals and fill containers as required.
• Spot clean spills
• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals.
• Comply with relevant RSL LifeCare WHS policies, procedures, and reasonable instruction
• Maintain a safe work environment and take reasonable care for others’ health and safety(including visitors, Community members, team members and contractors)

Our benefits:

RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits including:

• Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $31,800 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services

About You:

We are excited to hear from you about this role! We are looking out for:

• Your demonstrated compassion and empathy. Our teams have a passion for what they do and the impact they make to our residents and their families.
• Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible resident experience and teamwork
• Your teamwork. We enjoy working together with a highly skilled team to deliver the best possible experience for our residents and support each other.
• Your ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Australian Working Rights

Join us today and see where it takes you tomorrow!

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.