Housekeeper & Common Area Cleaner

Oaks Hotels & Resorts Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Exclusive hotel deals

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Health insurance offers

Generous leave

Wellness support

Job summary

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Suites is expanding its housekeeping team in a casual dual role, combining guest room cleaning with common area duties. You will help maintain high cleanliness standards and assist guests as needed while working a rotating Monday–Sunday schedule.

The role requires energy, attention to detail, and strong teamwork. Training is provided for cleaning equipment and chemicals, with shifts starting around 8:00–9:00 am and weekend availability essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles is highly regarded.
• Good physical fitness and stamina for repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Basic understanding of safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment (training provided).
• Professional and clear communication with guests, team members, and contractors.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean guest rooms, including beds, vacuuming and bathrooms to a pristine standard.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks efficiently within allocated hours.
• Collaborate with team to meet cleaning targets and goals.
• Maintain all shared guest areas to high hygienic standards.
• Assist guests after-hours and address issues promptly.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely with full training provided.
• Build positive relationships with guests, colleagues and contractors.

Skills

Housekeeping exp

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Chemical safety

Clear communication

Time management

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Description

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Suites is excited to expand our housekeeping department, with this dual role now available on a casual basis. If you’re energetic, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to have you on board!

This dual role combines Guest Room Cleaning with Common Area Cleaning & Guest Support responsibilities. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining our high standards of cleanliness, while also assisting guests as needed.

Key Responsibilities Include

Guest Room Cleaning

• Thoroughly clean guest rooms, including making beds, vacuuming, and cleaning bathrooms to ensure a pristine environment.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks efficiently within the allocated hours.
• Collaborate with team members to meet cleaning targets and operational goals.

Common Area Cleaning & Guest Support

• Clean and maintain all shared guest areas to the highest standards, ensuring spaces remain hygienic and visually appealing.
• Assist with after-hours guest enquiries, while addressing issues promptly.
• Operate specialised cleaning equipment and products safely and effectively (with full training provided).
• Build positive, professional relationships with guests, colleagues, and contractors.

Shift Details (subject to change)

• Rotating roster across Monday to Sunday
• Must be available to work weekends
• Shifts starting between 8:00 am and 9.00am

Hourly Rates (excluding superannuation)

Monday - Friday: $33.05 per hour

Saturday: $39.66 per hour

Sunday: $46.27 per hour

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have

• Prior experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles will be highly regarded.
• Good physical fitness and stamina, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Basic understanding of safe handling and usage of cleaning chemicals and equipment (training will be provided).
• Professional and clear communication skills to interact with guests, team members, and contractors.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.