Cleaning Services Assistant

Respect Aged Care; Maleny; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for生活费

Salary packaging up to $2,650 forMeals

Training and development opportunities

Supportive leaders and welcoming teams

Friendly, down-to-earth workplace

Long-term career in aged care

Job summary

Respect Aged Care in Maleny is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors. You will clean resident rooms, shared areas, and facilities while upholding high hygiene and infection control standards.

We have part-time and casual roles available with a rotating roster, including weekends where required. You will thrive in a home-like environment and have access to training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NDIS worker screen and Induction check (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care (desirable).
• To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening.

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 workplace procedures.
• Dispose of waste and manage linen in line with hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain consistent, high-quality standards.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control awareness

Job description

About Us:

At Respect, Maleny Erowal 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.

We have a Part-time and Casual roles available and require reliable team members 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

Requirements

• NDIS worker screen and Induction check (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care. (desirable)
• To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.