Cleaning Services Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite leaders

Training & development pathways

Job summary

Lyndoch Living, part of Respect Group Limited, is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming aged care environment in Warrnambool. The role covers resident rooms, common areas, and facilities with emphasis on infection control and quality cleaning standards.

Working in a residential aged care setting, you will join a supportive team, with ongoing education and leadership onsite.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work weekends and varying shifts.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and safety requirements.
• Able to work effectively in a supportive team environment.
• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation.

Responsibilities

• 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, use, 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 ensure consistent, high-quality standards.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Infection control awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider 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
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Lyndoch Living is a dynamic, purpose-driven aged care community where exceptional care and genuine connection come together. With 24/7 nursing support and the ability to care for residents with high or complex needs, our five-residence home allows staff to deliver tailored care that evolves with residents—all in one supportive, well-resourced environment. We foster a homely, respectful culture where residents thrive and staff are empowered to make a real difference. Our highly trained nurses and personal care workers are backed by ongoing education, strong teamwork, and leadership that understands how important a smooth transition is for residents and staff alike. At Lyndoch, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building relationships, growing your skills, and being part of a team that truly cares.

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

This is a part-time position offering 75 hours per fortnight. We’re seeking a reliable and dependable team member who is flexible to work a rotating roster, with shifts falling Monday to Friday one week and Tuesday to Saturday the next. You’ll take pride in your work and understand the importance of creating a comfortable, home-like environment for our residents.

No two days are the same! As 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, use, 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 ensure consistent, high-quality standards

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you are:

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Flexibility to work weekends and varying shifts as required
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and safety requirements
• Able to work effectively in a supportive team environment
• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care