Support Services Employee - Lavington

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Albury City; On-site; AUD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit package

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT in Lavington NSW is seeking a part-time Support Services Employee (Cleaning, Kitchen, Laundry) to provide general domestic assistance under limited supervision. The role supports residents and staff while complying with SCC policies and relevant standards.

Available for 60 hours per fortnight, the position emphasizes friendly service, respect for older adults, and adherence to food safety and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or care setting preferred.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional service to residents, families, staff and visitors.
• Engage respectfully with older adults to understand their needs.
• Ensure all staff uphold quality food and courteous service for residents.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and infection control standards.
• Assist with the full range of domestic duties including cleaning, kitchen and food preparation.
• Maintain general cleanliness of kitchen, appliances, storage areas, benches and floors.
• Ad hoc duties in and around the facility to support residents and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Infection control

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Lavington NSW

At Southern Cross Care, we have a proud history of delivering exceptional care that empowers older Australians to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in what truly matters, creating outstanding experiences for our clients and supporting our dedicated frontline team to make it happen every day.

About the opportunity

Support Services Employee- Part Time-Lavington-60 hours per fortnight

The Support Service Employee – Cleaning, Kitchen, Laundry (Grade 1) is responsible for working under limited supervision and providing general assistance to higher grade employees in the full range of domestic duties.

The position is accountable and responsible in ensuring compliance with SCC policies and procedures, relevant standards, relevant legislation and accepted industry practices.

The Perks of Being Part of Southern Cross

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses

What you’ll be doing

Deliver friendly, professional, and attentive service to all customers, including residents, families, staff, and community visitors.

Engage respectfully with older adults, understanding their unique preferences and needs.

Ensure all fellow staff are committed to serving quality food and courteous service to our residents.

Follow all food safety, hygiene, and infection control standards.

Assist with full range of domestic duties including cleaning, kitchen and food preparation

Be responsible for the general cleanliness of the kitchen, including all appliances, storage areas, work benches and floors

Ad hoc duties in and around the facility, supporting the residents and staff