Cleaning Team Leader - Aged Care

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Staff discounts

Job summary

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader to support an aged care facility in Epping, VIC. This part-time role offers a 75-hour fortnight schedule with a Monday to Friday 7.00am–3.00pm roster and weekend/public holiday loadings.

You will supervise cleaning duties, maintain records, manage staff, and ensure infection control and WH&S compliance. A Federal Police Check is required for this role.

Qualifications

• A current Federal Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in aged care cleaning is advantageous.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise cleaning in an aged care facility including resident rooms, public areas, toilets and dining rooms.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and participate in the infection control program.
• Maintains records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
• Safe storage and use of cleaning agents including correct agents used in correct quantities.
• Waste management.
• Staff management and training.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Work health & safety

Infection control

Safety chemical handling

Aged care cleaning

Job description

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

The Role

Join Our Team as a Cleaning Team Leader!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Cleaning Team Leader to support our client’s aged care facility in Epping, VIC. If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces—and enjoy leading a supportive team—this role is a fantastic opportunity!

What’s on Offer:

• Part‑time role – 75 hours per fortnight

• Monday to Friday roster from 7.00am till 3.00pm.

• Weekend & Public Holiday loadings apply

• A warm, collaborative environment where your contribution truly matters

What You’ll Need

• A current Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) is required for this role.

Duties Include

• Perform and supervise cleaning in an Aged Care facility including resident rooms, public areas, toilets and dining rooms etc.

• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and participating in the infection control program.

• Maintains records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.

• Safe storage and use of cleaning agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities.

• Waste Management.

• Staff Management and training.

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication skills - proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

• Dedication and enthusiasm.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Safe use of chemicals.

• Knowledge of Work, Health & Safety and Infection Control.

• High level of respect for the elderly and experience in aged care cleaning will be a bonus.

Benefits and perks

• The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award.

• You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.

• Our Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.