Domestic Assistant (Brisbane South and Ipswich)

Harwell Home Care; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance 20%

Competitive hourly rate

Casual loading

Learning & development opportunities

Birthday & service gifts

Team culture activities

Job summary

Harwell Home Care Pty Ltd is seeking compassionate Domestic Assistants to support veterans in their homes across Brisbane South and Ipswich. The role focuses on cleaning, laundry and home maintenance tasks in a client-centered environment.

Casual opportunities with potential for part-time progression. A valid driver’s license, ability to travel, and police checks are required or in progress; access to learning and development opportunities is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic work or aged care is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to travel across Brisbane South and Ipswich for client visits.
• Must have or be willing to obtain National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleaning and household support.
• Clean bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and living areas.
• Manage laundry, bedding, and light kitchen duties.
• Perform unaccompanied grocery shopping if required.
• Communicate respectfully with clients and report changes.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Attention to detail

Driving licence

National Police Check

Work rights in Australia

Able to travel between suburbs

Communication skills

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Domestic Assistant (Brisbane South and Ipswich)

Harwell Home Care is a family-owned, DVA and Support@Home-approved home care provider committed to delivering exceptional service. We enable veterans to live independently and comfortably in their own homes. We're currently seeking compassionate and reliable Domestic Assistants to provide vital home support services to our valued veteran clients.

We are also a proud recipient of the Circle Back Initiative badge, reflecting our commitment to providing every applicant with a positive recruitment experience by keeping candidates informed throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

• Day shifts only - no evenings or weekends
• 20% Above-Award Fuel Allowance Benefit
• Competitive hourly rate plus casual loading
• Supportive and approachable management
• A values-driven, collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work that positively impacts veterans' lives
• Gifts for your birthday and each year of service
• Company Culture Engagements Activities
• Regular catch-ups with your leader
• Access to accredited learning and development opportunities
• Casual Domestic Assistants we hire have high potential to be considered for part-time employment as our team continues to grow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing high-quality cleaning and household support services
• Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and living areas
• Managing laundry: washing, drying, folding, and ironing
• Changing bed linen and making beds
• Assisting with light kitchen duties (dishes, wiping surfaces, emptying bins)
• Conducting basic unaccompanied grocery shopping (if required)
• Communicating respectfully and professionally with clients
• Reporting any changes in clients' home environments or wellbeing

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for helping others and pride in delivering high-quality cleaning and other domestic assistance services.
• Reliability, strong attention to detail, and a solid work ethic
• A desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our veteran clients
• Previous experience in domestic work or aged care (preferred but not essential)
• A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• A current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Must have work rights in Australia
• Available from Monday to Friday
• Must be willing to travel across Brisbane South and Ipswich, including Acacia Ridge, Archerfield, Coopers Plains, Sunnybank, Calamvale, Algester, Oxley, Darra, Inala, Richlands, Forest Lake, Ellen Grove, Springfield, Goodna, Redbank and surrounding suburbs.