Support Services Cleaning & Kitchen Hand | Tenterfield

Apollo Care; Tenterfield; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Salary packaging options up to $15,900

Care Friends program

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Flexible shifts

Award-winning culture

Job summary

Tenterfield Care Centre is seeking a Casual Cleaning & Kitchen Hand to support weekday operations across Millrace and Haddington homes, helping maintain cleanliness and assist with kitchen services for our residents with dignity and care.

Join a not-for-profit provider within the Apollo Care Alliance, offering competitive hourly rates, salary packaging options, career development, and flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in aged care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening with ongoing validity (mandatory).
• Understanding of Resident Rights and Aged Care standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain legislated safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms and living areas.
• Clean communal and dining areas.
• Sort and wash laundry.
• Keep supply levels of toilet paper, soap and cleaning products.
• Follow infection control and WHS requirements including chemical handling.
• Assist with kitchen duties and meal service as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Infection control

NDIS Worker Screening

Job description

Be at the core of creating a positive impact on our residents & their families. Gain valuable real-life experience & growth from our experienced team.

15th October, 2026

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, you’ll support weekday operations by maintaining cleanliness and kitchen hand services across both Millrace and Haddington homes, ensuring our high standards are met. OurSupport ServicesCleaning & Kitchen Hand staffare integral to the wellbeing of our residents, delivering high-quality services. We are currently looking for a Casual staff to join our team who are passionate about making a difference.

About Us

Tenterfield Care Centre is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, dedicated to providing the highest quality residential aged care in a homely environment. Our mission is to enable each resident to live their best life with dignity and grace, empowering our employees with the necessary resources and support.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate $27.77 - $30.17 + 12% Super
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment– https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Care Friends:Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Employee Support:An Employee Assistance Program(EAP)for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits - https://www.benestar.com/
• Career Development:Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation
• Flexibility - Range of shifts available to suit your lifestyle
• Award-winning culture programs

What you will do

Cleaning & Laundry:

• Maintaining legislated safety, quality, and hygiene standards
• Cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, and living areas
• Cleaning communal and dining areas
• Cleaning and sorting laundry
• Maintaining adequate supplies of toilet paper, soap, and other cleaning and hygiene supplies for resident use.
• Adhering to infection control principles, WHS requirements including the safe storage and use of chemicals and complete cleaning requirements according to facility schedules
• Completing required documentation and reporting

Kitchen Hand:

• Preparation and presentation of dietary services, including meals and drinks
• Distribution of meals to residents, assisting the chef with meal preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen duties
• Dining room services
• Providing excellent personalised service to our residents
• Ensure duties are performed in accordance with Infection Control and Food Safety Handling Standards
• Ensure a high standard and quality of cleanliness throughout the organisation.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment.
• Completion of documentation

What you will bring

• Experience gained in a similar role, preferably within an Aged Care setting desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Currently hold and maintain aNDIS Workers Screen (or willing to obtain) - Mandatory
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards, and Outcomes is highly regarded but not essential

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.

For more information please visit: https://www.tenterfieldcarecentre.org.au/ or email [e-mail]

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.