Part-Time Aged Care Housekeeping Assistant (Mornings)

Anglican Care; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle Anglican is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to contribute to a safe, comfortable environment for residents at our Merewether NSW aged care facility. You will help maintain clean, welcoming spaces in line with infection control manuals and WHS practices.

The role runs mornings 7am–3pm for 32 hours per fortnight, with duties including various cleaning tasks and light laundry. Applicants should have a current driver’s licence, NDIS and National Police checks.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills.
• Current drivers licence.
• Current NDIS Check.
• National Police Check (the Diocese will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes).

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all areas of the facility to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Support residents through respectful interactions.
• Safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Follow the work schedule and rostered duties including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and laundry.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure teamwork.
• Follow WHS practices.
• Liaise with the Cleaning Team Leader for timely attendance.
• Communicate with residents and relatives to meet needs.
• Consult with stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery.
• Uphold privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The purpose of the Housekeeping Assistant role is to contribute to a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents by ensuring all designated areas within our Aged Care facilities are clean and maintained to high standards.

The Housekeeping Assistant will work collaboratively with team members across the facility, fostering strong communication and teamwork to support resident satisfaction and the successful delivery of housekeeping services.

We have a Part Time opportunity to work at our Scenic Lodge Aged Care facility in Merewether NSW.

Shifts & Hours - Mornings 7am - 3pm x 32 hours per fortnight

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our four Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options through Maxxia (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave

Role & Responsibilities:

• Support our Residents by cleaning and maintaining all areas of the facility ensuring a high standard of cleanliness as set out in cleaning and infection control manuals
• Being of service and supporting the needs of our residents through interactions with residents, their family and visitors
• Safe handling, cleaning and usage of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Follow and complete the work schedule and duties of the shift rostered. Where required this could include: Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, as well as laundry duties
• Communicate effectively with all employees to ensure teamwork and achievement of role is attained.
• Follow all safe work practices and WHS practices.
• Liaise with the Cleaning Team Leader to ensure that housekeeping is timely and professionally attended to.
• Communicate effectively and empathically with consumers and their relatives to ensure their needs are met. Undertake all duties with the customers’ expectations and needs in mind.
• Consult with stakeholders as relevant to the role, ensuring effective communication with the Anglican Care team and external suppliers in all aspects of service delivery.
• Uphold privacy and confidentiality.

About you?

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Current NDIS Check
• National Police Check (the Diocese will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes).

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

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4 August 2026Merewether New South Wales, AustraliaPart TimeTrades & ServicesCleaning Services