Environmental Services Attendant - CASUAL

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) invites applications for a Casual Environmental Services Attendant at our Indooroopilly aged care facility. You will help maintain high hygiene, safety, and presentation across cleaning, housekeeping, kitchen support, and laundry duties.

Ideal candidates have experience in cleaning or hospitality, an understanding of infection control, and a commitment to culturally inclusive service.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and other facility spaces.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a tidy and welcoming environment.
• Assist in the kitchen with food preparation, dishwashing, and cleaning activities.
• Support laundry operations, including handling resident clothing and linen.
• Respond to resident and staff requests in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning and kitchen supplies.
• Follow infection control, food safety, WHS and aged care quality requirements.
• Report maintenance, safety, or housekeeping concerns to management.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high-quality services.

Skills

Cleaning

Hospitality

Infection control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexible roster

Education

Certificate II/III in Cleaning Operations

Food Safety Handling Certificate

Job description

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland – Indooroopilly QLD

The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has a history of serving multicultural communities since 1976.

Diversicare is our not-for-profit division providing Home Services to multicultural communities in QLD.

Berlasco is a multicultural not-for-profit residential aged care facility in Indooroopilly.

We have Casual positions to join our team at our residential care facility Berlasco in Indooroopilly, conveniently located close to public transport and local amenities.

We value a culturally diverse workforce and strive to ensure our workplaces are welcoming and enabling to people of all backgrounds.

Only Shortlisted applicants may be contacted. No agencies please.

About the Role

As part of our Environmental Services team, you will perform a variety of duties across cleaning, housekeeping, kitchen support, and laundry services, ensuring our facility maintains the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation.

The Environmental Services Attendant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our aged care facility by maintaining cleanliness and assisting with hospitality services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and other facility spaces.
• Performing housekeeping duties to maintain a tidy and welcoming environment.
• Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation, dishwashing, and cleaning activities.
• Supporting laundry operations, including handling resident clothing and linen.
• Responding to resident and staff requests in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitoring and maintaining cleaning and kitchen supplies.
• Following infection control, food safety, workplace health and safety, and aged care quality requirements.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or housekeeping concerns to management.l
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high-quality services are delivered at all times.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, kitchen hand, hospitality, or environmental services roles.
• Preferably experience within aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or similar environments.
• A strong understanding of hygiene, infection control, and workplace health and safety practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to providing respectful and culturally inclusive services.
• The physical capability to undertake cleaning, laundry, and kitchen duties, including standing for extended periods and manual handling tasks.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays as required. Shifts are scheduled between 6:00am and 8:00pm, with morning shifts commencing between 6:00am and 7:00am and finishing between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, and afternoon shifts operating between 3:00pm and 8:00pm.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential:

• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Full working rights in Australia.

Desirable:

• Certificate II or III in Cleaning Operations, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Food Safety Handling Certificate.
• Previous experience in aged care, healthcare, or residential facilities.
• Experience operating commercial laundry equipment.

Why Join ECCQ?

• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older Australians.
• Work with a respected not-for-profit organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to a culturally diverse workplace that celebrates and values different backgrounds and experiences.