Support Worker - Cleaning

Calvary Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Care in Wendouree, VIC (Ballarat region) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker - Cleaning to help maintain a safe, clean living environment for residents and a clean work environment for staff. You will perform routine cleaning tasks and use cleaning equipment in alignment with standards.

The role offers salary packaging, benefits and professional development within a supportive team. Experience in cleaning and infection control is desirable, with a strong commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience with cleaning tasks (mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, window cleaning)
• Knowledge/experience in safe chemical handling (desirable)
• Commitment to infection control and safety requirements including safe storage/use of cleaning chemicals
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prioritise workloads

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and project cleaning tasks according to established schedules
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly cleaning tasks and document completion
• Operate cleaning equipment (carpet cleaners, steamers, floor scrubbers)
• Ensure ample supplies of clean linen, towels and cleaning stock are available

Skills

Cleaning tasks

Infection control

Interpersonal communication

Prioritising workloads

Quality improvement

Aged care experience

Job description

Support Worker - Cleaning Calvary Care•Wendouree, VIC, AU

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.

• 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

Calvary Health Care: Australia’s number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey

Competitive salary offer + benefits.Our client is a well-established organisation operating across six locations in Ballarat and the western region of Victoria.In addition to these sites, BCH exten