Laundry Assistant - Oolong Hostel

UPA Aged Care Solutions; Howlong; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Australian College of Nursing Platinum

Supportive work environment

Work/life balance

Education support

Job summary

UPA is seeking a Casual Laundry Assistant to join the team at Oolong Hostel in Howlong, NSW. The role supports delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while being part of a compassionate aged care environment.

Applicants must meet pre-employment checks including vaccination policy, National Criminal History Check and a medical assessment. Casual hours with flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control and the safe handling of hazardous substances.
• An understanding of continuous improvement processes.
• The ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Infection control

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Self-motivation

Job description

Job no: 493640
Work type: Casual
Location: Howlong
Categories: Residential Care Services

LAUNDRY ASSISTANT – CASUAL

The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven, not-for-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff complement of 1,400 and a turnover exceeding $100 million, UPA is a non-profit company limited by guarantee.

Our services include:

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Casual Laundry Assistant to join our dedicated team at Oolong Hostel in Howlong, NSW.

Our focus is building a sincere and caring partnership with our residents and consumers to enable them to live a purposeful life for as long as possible. Every decision we make comes back to our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Kindness and Inclusiveness.

We are looking for like-minded people to help maintain our exceptional standards of care. If this sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of infection control and the safe handling of hazardous substances.
• An understanding of continuous improvement processes.
• The ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration.
• Access to a Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Platinum membership of the Australian College of Nursing.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements.
• Workplace education and support.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need.

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate must meet, or be willing to undertake, the following requirements:

• Vaccination in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy, including proof of the required doses of a TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza vaccination.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.

Interested?

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment or interview process to help you shine, please contact UPA’s Talent Team.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time