Cleaning Assistant - Villa Maria Fortitude Valley

Catholic Healthcare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Enterprise Agreement shift workers

Job summary

Join a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to deliver high-quality aged care and support to residents and their families. We value empathy, teamwork and a commitment to safety in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills with residents’ families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of cleanliness in residents' rooms and common areas.
• Support peers and uphold a cooperative team spirit.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure safety and wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Cleaning

Team player

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Villa Maria Fortitude Valley
• Permanent Part-time (Cleaning Assistant Thursday 7am-3pm, Sunday 8am-12pm, Laundry Assistant Friday 9am-2pm)
• Pay rate – $33.20 per hour + superannuation
• Not-for-profit employer, so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a member of the Cleaning team at Villa Maria Fortitude Valley, you will be providing high quality cleaning services for our residents within our residential aged care home, ensuring residents rooms and common areas are clean and presentable.

About The Role

• Work as part of a team to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and presentation in our residents rooms
• Supporting your peers and maintaining a co operative team spirit
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents, closely following all policies and procedures

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Previous experience working as a cleaner ideally
• Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills with experience interacting with a wide range of people
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
• A reliable team player
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you decide to move
• Best places to Work 2026- XREF Engage Awards

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from 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.