Cleaning Assistant

Respect; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals & entertainment

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Team culture

Long-term career

Job summary

Respect, Gracemere Gardens in Queensland, is seeking a Casual Cleaning Services Assistant to maintain a safe, clean, home-like environment for residents. You will clean resident rooms, lounges, and shared areas while upholding infection control standards and workplace procedures.

This casual role requires weekend and rotating shifts. You will receive training, supportive leadership, and opportunities to build a long‑term career in aged care within a compassionate, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Able to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Good communicator who can follow instructions and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms, and shared living areas per infection control standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas including lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and staff areas.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment per procedures.
• Dispose of waste and manage linen according to hygiene guidelines.
• Follow cleaning schedules and workplace procedures for consistent high-quality standards.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Infection control

Communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

About Us

At Respect, Gracemere Gardens we’re proud to be one of the largest providers of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion, and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families, and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust, and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment

About The Role

As a Cleaning Services Assistant, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. Working within a residential aged care setting, you’ll be responsible for cleaning resident rooms, shared areas, and facilities while upholding high standards of hygiene and infection control.

This is a Casual opportunity and requires a reliable team member who is flexible to work across a rotating roster, including weekends where required. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to a positive, home-like environment.

No two days are the same! As a Cleaning Services Assistant, you will:

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms, and shared living areas in line with infection control standards
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas including lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and staff areas
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment according to workplace procedures
• Dispose of waste and manage linen in accordance with hygiene and safety guidelines
• Follow cleaning schedules and workplace procedures to maintain consistent, high-quality standards

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you are:

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Flexible to work weekends and varying shifts as required
• Able to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines
• A good communicator who can follow instructions and safety requirements
• Able to work effectively within a supportive team environment

Perks & Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses including rent, mortgage, groceries, and bills
• Additional salary packaging benefits of up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive leaders and welcoming teams
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace culture
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care