Domestic Cleaner

Aged & Disability; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time employment

Paid training

Paid travel time between clients

Kilometre reimbursement

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Wellbeing leave

Job summary

Bayside City Council’s Bayside Care and Support team is looking for compassionate domestic support workers to help older people live safely and independently at home across Bayside and Glen Eira, including Brighton and Caulfield. You don’t need prior aged care experience; we provide paid training and ongoing support.

This part-time role offers guaranteed hours in a stable local government setting, with a focus on respect and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Ability to work at least 4 weekdays between 9am to 3pm.
• Reliable car and a current Victorian driver’s license.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Willing to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check; cost covered by us.

Responsibilities

• Domestic support to maintain a safe, clean home environment.
• Vacuuming, mopping, bathroom and kitchen cleaning.
• Changing bed linen and light laundry.
• Travel between clients’ homes within Bayside and Glen Eira; build relationships with clients.

Skills

Reliable

Caring

Communication

Job description

• Permanent part time with guaranteed hours*
• $33.98 per hour + 12% Super
• Stay local in Bayside and Glen Eira, working in suburbs like Brighton and Caulfield

• Aged and Disability
• Permanent part time with guaranteed hours*
• $33.98 per hour + 12% Super
• Stay local in Bayside and Glen Eira, working in suburbs like Brighton and Caulfield

Looking for work that makes a real difference?

Join Bayside Care and Support and make a meaningful impact in your local community by helping older people live safely and confidently at home.

You don't need previous aged care experience or qualifications to get started. If you're reliable, caring and enjoy helping others, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Every day, you'll be a friendly face and trusted support for older people in the local community.

Why work with us

Working with Bayside Care and Support comes with the security of local government employment and a range of benefits, including:

• Permanent part-time employment
• Guaranteed hours*
• Paid training
• Paid travel time between clients
• Kilometre reimbursement
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Four days of wellbeing leave each year
• Paid Christmas and New Year shutdown period*
• Reproduction leave
• Vehicle maintenance leave
• Uniform, mobile phone, equipment and cleaning products provided
• Ongoing support from your Team Leader
• Free digital parking permit at Bayside foreshore car parks
• Flexible days and hours
• Regular clients and consistent rosters
• Build a rewarding career with the stability and security that comes with working for local government.

This is a great opportunity to start a career in community aged care, with paid training, ongoing support and opportunities to build your skills over time.

*Starred benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Your day-to-day

This role focuses primarily on domestic support, helping your clients maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.

Your regular duties may include:

• Vacuuming, mopping and general cleaning
• Bathroom and kitchen cleaning
• Changing bed linen and light laundry
• Other routine household dutiesMonitoring your clients’ health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns.
• Travelling between clients’ homes across Bayside and Glen Eira and build meaningful relationships with a regular group of clients.

We’re looking for people who:

• Can work at least 4 weekdays between 9am to 3pm
• Have a reliable car and a current Victorian driver’s license
• Can meet the physical requirements of the role
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) a Police Check and Working with Children Check. We will cover the cost.

Why this role matters

For many of our clients, your visit will be one of the highlights of their week. The practical support you provide helps older people remain living independently at home while staying connected to their community.

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.