General Services Officer - Lidcombe Place Care Community

Opal Aged Care; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 49 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentoring programs

Scholarships up to $15,000 for further

Supportive team environment

Flexible roster options

Meaningful work in aged care

Résumé du poste

Opal Aged Care is seeking a General Services Officer at Lidcombe Place Care Community in Sydney’s western suburbs. You will assist with meal service, uphold cleanliness, support laundry, and help create a welcoming home for residents and families.

The role offers a base hourly rate with penalties for weekends and public holidays plus 12% superannuation, in a permanent part-time arrangement. Prior aged care or hospitality experience is valuable, with opportunities for development within the Opal

Qualifications

• Strong communication and a friendly, respectful manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required.
• Completion of pre-employment checks and mandatory training.

Responsabilités

• Assist with food preparation, meal plating, dining room setup and meal service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across resident rooms, common areas and service areas.
• Support laundry services, including collection, washing, folding and distribution of personal clothing.
• Follow food safety, infection control, manual handling and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Build respectful relationships with residents, families, visitors and team members.
• Report maintenance, safety or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive and person-centred aged care environment.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Description du poste

General Services Officer - Lidcombe Place Care Community

Lidcombe Place Care Community, 21 Mary Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia

Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

Posted Thursday 22 October 2026 at 1:30 pm

\"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do.\"
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of Compassion,Accountability,Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.

Nestled within the vibrant and culturally diverse suburb of Lidcombe in Sydney's west, our warm and close-knit Care Community is conveniently located close to local shops, restaurants, cafés and transport links. Reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the local area, our 60-bed care community offers a familiar, welcoming environment where we take the time to understand our residents’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role

• $29.98 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

As a General Services Officer, you will play an important part in creating a welcoming home for residents, families and visitors. You will assist with meal service, maintain clean and comfortable living spaces, support laundry processes and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We Offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Flexible roster options to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal plating, dining room setup and meal service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across resident rooms, common areas and service areas.
• Support laundry services, including collection, washing, folding and distribution of personal clothing.
• Follow food safety, infection control, manual handling and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Build respectful relationships with residents, families, visitors and team members.
• Report maintenance, safety or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive and person-centred aged care environment.

About You

• You have strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful manner.
• You can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You are willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required.
• Previous experience in aged care, hospitality, cleaning, catering or laundry is desirable but not essential.
• Completion of required pre-employment checks and mandatory training.
• A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Job details

Job family Catering

Pay type Hourly

Lidcombe Place Care Community, 21 Mary Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia,