Housekeeping Attendant

iCIMS, Inc.; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Work-life balance

Training & development

EAP (24/7)

Tenure rewards

Palm Lake Perks

Career opportunities

Job summary

Palm Lake Care Toowoomba is seeking part-time Housekeeping Attendants who are passionate about creating a comfortable, clean environment for our residents. You’ll work across a variety of shifts from Monday to Sunday, including weekends with penalty rates.

Under the Housekeeping Team Leader, you will perform daily cleaning of resident suites and common areas—vacuuming, dusting, mopping and waste removal—contributing to a safe, welcoming home. National Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning—Australian Aged Care Facility experience highly regarded.
• A current National Police Check.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their effect on elderly health.
• Excellent hygiene standards.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of resident suites and common areas - vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and waste removal.
• Maintain a hygienic and welcoming community under guidance of the Housekeeping Team Leader.

Skills

Cleaning experience

National Police Check

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Hygiene standards

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

About Us

At Palm Lake Care, care isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. As a proud, family-owned organisation, we’ve built our reputation on values that put people first. Across our seven premium aged care communities, we provide personalised residential, respite, and palliative care in vibrant, welcoming environments where every resident feels truly valued.

Our team is united by a simple promise: I will make a difference for you, right now. That belief drives us to go the extra mile, knowing the little things often matter most. Here, respect is at the heart of every interaction – with residents, families, and each other because we believe that how we treat people conveys everything about us as a company and you as an individual.

Our Palm Lake Promise to you is that here, you will make a difference.

Position Details

Palm Lake Care Toowoomba are seeking Part Time Housekeeping Attendants who are passionate about helping others and creating a comfortable, clean environment for our residents. We are seeking individuals available to work across a variety of shifts, working a range of shifts available between Monday to Sunday 24 hours.Weekend shifts available with penalty rates.

Keeping our family healthy

Working in an aged care environment means being part of a broader mission to protect the health of some of our most vulnerable community members. As aHousekeeping Attendant your position plays a critical role in the cleanliness, and subsequent health, of our aged care community.

A community of vulnerable elderly presents health challenges that requires a hygienic environment. From dust and infection control to occupational health and safety, you’ll need initiative, problem-solving skills, and a clear understanding of hygiene, infection control, and the impact of cleaning products on elder health.

As part of our housekeeping team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a hygienic and welcoming community. Your responsibilities will include daily cleaning of resident suites and common areas - vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and waste removal - all of which contribute to a safe and healthy home.

Most importantly, under the guidance of our Housekeeping Team Leader, your housekeeper position will make you essential to the things that make a house a home.

What We’re Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Experience in cleaning - Australian Aged Care Facility experience highly regarded
• A current National Police Check
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their effect on elderly health
• Excellent hygiene standards
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Good time management and initiative

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Rates - including weekend and overtime penalties
• Work-life Balance with a variety of shifts available
• Training & Development– Ongoing on-the-job training and online training specifically designed to support you in your role and prepare you for professional growth opportunities
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
• Palm Lake Care Perks– We offer a selection of complimentary beverages, treats, fruits and bites for staff to enjoy
• Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

Join a Team That Cares!

We believebelonging and connectionare fundamental rights of ageing. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and want to work in asupportive and rewardingenvironment, we’d love to hear from you!

As an inclusive and culturally sensitive workplace, we invite individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, as well as from all walks of life, to apply for this role.

Apply now and become part of a team that truly cares.

All applicants must provide a valid national police check and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.

Please note, all Palm Lake Care Communities are smoke-free workplaces.