Commercial Laundry Assistant

Sundale; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wage rates

Additional 0.5% superannuation

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax‑f,

Exclusive discounts via Flare

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses up to $300

Uniforms provided

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team-focused environment

Job summary

Sundale is seeking a Commercial Laundry Assistant for our busy Kunda Park laundry operation. The role involves processing large volumes of linen on commercial equipment, with opportunities to work across different stages of the washing and distribution process.

We value reliability, physical stamina, and a team-oriented approach. Prior laundry or manufacturing experience is an advantage, but attitude and safety compliance are key.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina for hands-on role
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Team-oriented with good communication
• Willingness to follow safety and infection-control procedures

Responsibilities

• Sort and prepare incoming linen
• Operate loading/unloading of commercial laundry equipment
• Fold, stack and distribute clean linen
• Check items for cleanliness and quality
• Maintain production pace and meet daily targets
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks
• Record data on paper or electronic systems
• Collaborate with team across laundry stages

Job description

Join Sundale as a Commercial Laundry Assistant

Do you enjoy practical, active work and being part of a team that gets the job done?

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Commercial Laundry Assistants to join our busy laundry operation at Kunda Park. This is not a small, domestic laundry environment. You will be working as part of a production team processing large volumes of linen using commercial laundry equipment.

This role would suit someone with experience in commercial laundry, warehousing, manufacturing, food production, cleaning or another fast-paced environment. Previous commercial laundry experience is highly regarded, but applicants with the right attitude, reliability and physical capability are also encouraged to apply.

What the Role Involves

As a Commercial Laundry Assistant, you will work across different stages of the laundry process, including:

• Sorting and preparing incoming linen
• Loading and unloading commercial laundry equipment
• Folding, stacking and preparing clean linen for distribution
• Checking finished items for cleanliness, damage and quality
• Maintaining an efficient and consistent work pace
• Completing scheduled cleaning tasks
• Following infection-control, safety and laundry procedures
• Working collaboratively to meet daily production requirements
• Completing basic paper-based or electronic records

Is This Role Right for You?

Commercial laundry work is physical, repetitive and fast-paced. To be successful, you will need to be comfortable:

• Standing and moving for extended periods
• Reaching, bending, lifting and handling linen throughout your shift
• Performing repetitive manual tasks safely and efficiently
• Working in a warm and active commercial laundry environment
• Maintaining concentration and attention to detail
• Moving between tasks as production requirements change
• Working reliably as part of a team

About You

You will be well suited to this opportunity if you:

• Are dependable and arrive ready to contribute
• Have the physical stamina required for a hands‑on role
• Can maintain a steady and efficient pace without compromising quality
• Take pride in producing clean, accurately processed linen
• Follow safety instructions, procedures and infection‑control requirements
• Work well both independently and as part of a production team
• Are flexible and willing to assist across different areas of the laundry

Experience with commercial laundry equipment and laundering processes will be highly regarded. Experience in warehousing, manufacturing, food production, cleaning, hospitality or similar physical work will also be considered.

• Ability to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the role
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check
• Willing to complete a Pre‑employment medical assessment
• Availability to work casual shifts according to operational requirements Commitment to workplace safety, quality and infection‑control standards

Why Sundale?

For more than 60 years, Sundale has supported Queensland communities across aged care, community care, retirement communities and affordable housing.

Our Kunda Park commercial laundry provides an essential service, ensuring clean linen is processed efficiently and to the required hygiene and quality standards.

As a Sundale team member, you will receive:

• Above-award wage rates
• Additional 0.5% superannuation above the Superannuation Guarantee
• Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax‑free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Exclusive discounts and benefits through our Flare platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses of up to $300
• Uniforms provided
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive, team-focused working environment

Sundale welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all ages.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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