Domestic Assistant (Ipswich)

Harwell Home Care Pty Ltd; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Day shifts

Competitive pay

Birthday gifts

Learning & development

Casual to part-time path

Supportive management

Team culture

Job summary

Harwell Home Care Pty Ltd is seeking compassionate and reliable Domestic Assistants to support veterans in their own homes around Ipswich. Day shifts and a competitive hourly rate with casual loading are offered, plus a 20% above-award fuel allowance and opportunities for development.

Roles involve cleaning, laundry, bed linen changes, and light kitchen duties for veterans and other clients. Casual Domestic Assistants may be considered for part-time employment as our team grows.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping others and delivering high-quality domestic assistance.
• Reliable and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel within the Ipswich region as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleaning and household support
• Clean bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and living areas
• Handle laundry: washing, drying, folding, ironing
• Change bed linen and make beds
• Assist with light kitchen duties (dishes, surfaces)
• Complete basic unaccompanied grocery shopping as needed
• Communicate respectfully with clients and report changes in wellbeing

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

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 Willing to travel around Ipswich region including Brassall, Leichhardt, Raceview, Yamanto, Ripley, Redbank Plains, Springfield, Goodna, Karalee, Walloon and surrounding suburbs, as per the service coverage map
• Travel will depend on your assigned clients and their locations