Laundry Assistant

Brisbane Grammar; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Grammar School is seeking a reliable Laundry Assistant to support the daily operations of our Boarding House Laundry. You will ensure boarders’ clothing, uniforms, and linen are washed, dried, ironed, folded and returned in excellent condition, while maintaining hygiene, infection control and safety standards and ensuring items are correctly identified and tracked.

Working in a school environment, you will need attention to detail, discretion and a strong commitment to high standards of

Qualifications

• Experience in laundry, boarding school, hospitality or similar environment.
• Confidence with ironing and fabric care is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with individual student items.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active role.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of safe work practices and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold and distribute boarders’ clothing and linen.
• Accurately identify and manage individual student items and labelling.
• Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently (washers, dryers, ironing equipment).
• Iron uniforms and garments to a high presentation standard.
• Sewing - clothing repairs, attaching labels.
• Wash and iron tablecloths, linens, and other items following school and boarding events.
• Ensure uniforms are cleaned and prepared to a high standard for daily school use.
• Inspect items for damage, stains, or wear and report as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the laundry facility.
• Follow strict hygiene, infection control, and WHS procedures.
• Manage laundry volumes to meet daily boarding house demands.
• Assist with stock control of laundry supplies (detergents, etc.).
• Work closely with boarding staff to ensure timely service delivery.

Skills

Experience in laundry environment

Ironing and fabric care

Attention to detail

Fast-paced, physically active work

Organisational and time management

Safety and manual handling knowledge

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Handyperson Services

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community
At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

Job Description

About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Laundry Assistant to support the daily operations of our Boarding House Laundry. This role is essential in ensuring that boarders’ clothing, uniforms, and linen are processed efficiently, hygienically, and returned in excellent condition.
Working within a school environment, this role requires attention to detail, discretion, and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of care for students’ personal items, as well as supporting school functions where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute boarders’ clothing and linen
• Accurately identify and manage individual student items and labelling
• Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently (washers, dryers, ironing equipment)
• Iron uniforms and garments to a high presentation standard
• Sewing - clothing repairs, attaching labels
• Wash and iron tablecloths, linens, and other items following school and boarding events
• Ensure uniforms are cleaned and prepared to a high standard for daily school use
• Inspect items for damage, stains, or wear and report as required
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the laundry facility
• Follow strict hygiene, infection control, and WHS procedures
• Manage laundry volumes to meet daily boarding house demands
• Assist with stock control of laundry supplies (detergents, etc.)
• Work closely with boarding staff to ensure timely service delivery

Other Duties

• Traffic control during school drop-off and pick‑up time

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a laundry, boarding school, hospitality, or similar environment
• Experience or confidence with ironing and fabric care is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in handling individual student items
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically active role
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of safe work practices and manual handling