Domestic Assistant (Toowoomba)

Harwell Home Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

Casual loading

Birthday gifts

Learning opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Harwell Home Care Pty Ltd seeks compassionate Domestic Assistants to provide essential home support to veterans in the Toowoomba region. The role focuses on cleaning, laundry, bed-making and light kitchen duties, with daytime shifts and a competitive hourly rate plus casual loading.

Join a values-driven team that prioritises respectful client interactions, ongoing learning opportunities and pathways for part-time employment as the team grows.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for helping others and pride in delivering domestic assistance.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Willing to travel throughout the Toowoomba region to support veteran clients.

Responsibilities

• 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 changes in clients’ home environments or wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Attention to detail

Communication

Driver's license

Work rights AU

Police check

Ability to travel

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
• 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
• Must be willing to travel throughout the Toowoomba region, including Millmerran