Support Worker - Cleaning

Calvary Health Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Kelaston in Wendouree, VIC is seeking a Support Worker – Cleaning to help provide a safe, clean living and work environment for residents and staff. You will perform routine cleaning and operate equipment to maintain high hygiene standards.

The role supports an important care mission within a large Australian health care provider and offers salary packaging, benefits and development opportunities in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, damp dusting.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling (desirable).
• Completion of cleaning tasks per infection control and OH&S requirements.
• Desire to join a team committed to care in a mission-based organisation.
• Effective interpersonal communication and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience in Aged Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Routine and project cleaning tasks per established schedules (mopping, vacuuming, windows, waste management).
• Operate cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, steam cleaners and floor scrubbers.
• Ensure stocked supplies of towels, linen and laundry bags.
• Maintain documentation of completed tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Interpersonal comms

Infection control

Work prioritisation

Aged care exposure

Tools

Carpet Cleaning Machines

Steam Cleaners

Hard Floor Scrubbers

Job description

• Wendouree, VIC, Australia, 3355
• Permanent
• Closing on: Sep 30 2026

Position Description

Support Worker - Cleaning

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Calvary Kelaston located in Wendouree, VIC!

About The Role

The Support Worker – Cleaning will support the delivery of a safe and clean-living environment for residents and work environment for staff in alignment with appropriate standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine and project cleaning tasks according to established cleaning schedules. Cleaning tasks include mopping and vacuuming floors, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, cobweb removal, window cleaning, waste management, restocking of supplies, collection of soiled linen and clothing as required
• Undertakes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning tasks as per homes cleaning schedules and documents completion of the scheduled tasks as required.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaning machines, steam cleaners and hard floor scrubbers.
• Ensures ample supplies of clean linen, towels, and laundry skip bags are consistently stocked in designated storage areas within the home.

About You

• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, window and high cleaning
• Knowledge and experience in safe chemical handling (desirable)
• Completion of cleaning tasks according to infection control and occupational health and safety requirements including the safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Experience in Aged Care is desirable

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role