Cleaning Services Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Merbein; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is hiring Laundry and Cleaning Services Assistants for a permanent part-time role at Respect Chaffey House in Merbein, Victoria. You will contribute to a safe, home-like environment through high cleanliness, hygiene and laundry standards.

Essential requirements include laundry and cleaning operation experience, a current National Police Certificate, knowledge of chemical handling and infection control, and prior residential aged care exposure.

Qualifications

• Training or experience in laundry operations.
• Training or experience in cleaning operations.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling and infection control.
• Experience in residential aged care or a similar environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver laundry and cleaning services across the facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents and staff.
• Support hygiene and infection control practices.

Skills

Laundry operations

Cleaning operations

Infection control

Chemical handling

Residential aged care experience

Job description

We’re on the lookout for Cleaning Services Superstars to join the warm and dedicated team at Respect Chaffey House in Merbein, Victoria.

If you take pride in creating fresh, clean, welcoming spaces and believe every detail matters, this could be the perfect role for you.

In this permanent part‑time role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting our residents’ wellbeing by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and laundry care. Your work will help create a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment where our residents feel truly cared for.

At Respect, we don’t just value what you do — we value who you are. We’re looking for people who bring kindness, reliability, and pride in your work.

About Us

Respect Aged Care is a proud not‑for‑profit organisation, caring for older Australians since 1922. With homes and services across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania, our purpose is simple but powerful: To care for older people in our communities with dignity, respect, and belonging. We believe everyone deserves a life well lived, and we’re growing a community of people who share that belief.

About the Roles

The Laundry and Cleaning Services Assistants are responsible for delivering both laundry and cleaning services, ensuring a clean, safe, and home‑like environment for residents and staff. This dual role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness across laundry operations and general cleaning duties to support the overall wellbeing and comfort of residents and staff.

Essential Requirements

• Training or experience in laundry operations or similar support services.

• Training or experience in cleaning operations or similar support services.

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling and infection control.

• Experience in residential aged care or a similar environment is highly regarded.

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.