Housekeeper

Housekeeper


Company
St Vincent's Health Australia
Location
Greater Melbourne Area
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
Job Description:Berengarra Aged Care - Kew locationPermanent part time position: 16hrs per week. PM shiftChallenging and rewarding work environment within one of Australia’s leading hospital groupsAbout The RoleYou will provide a range of support services for our aged care residents, working as part of a team to deliver best practice care. We provide a customer focused model, and you will assist with food preparation, cleaning and laundry tasks. You have a passion for positively impacting people’s lives, providing assistance and support with services in line with our resident’s needs, abilities and choices.Assist in preparing short order meals for residents, and coordinate and prepare their daily menu and beverage choicesWash residents’ meal plates/ kitchen trays and ensure the kitchen, pantry and all kitchen equipment, including refrigerators/ ovens and benches, are kept clean.Assist the cleaning team with the facility, including resident rooms/ bathrooms / living areas/ dining areas and staff and public areasSweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, detail dusting, glass cleaning , resident bed making and kitchen cleaning to support the comfort of our residentsContinued compliance to Infection Control proceduresBeing part of the Laundry team by taking the trolleys to the laundry, washing, drying, pressing, folding and return of residents laundry to their roomThe classification for this role will be PS21 ($57,002 per annum pro rata)Your ContributionFood Handling Certificate (essential)Experience in cleaning, and food and beverage handling/preparation (preferably in an aged care setting)Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary teamHighly developed communication skillsPrevious experience in a hospital and/or residential facility would be highly desirableA current NDIS Check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout BerengarraBerengarra, a new multi storey 90 bed state of the art residential aged care facility comprises 60 mainstream and 30 Aged Persons’ Mental Health (APMH) beds designed to deliver contemporary best practice person centered care. Berengarra compliments a suite of existing St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s residential facilities. You will be a part of a dedicated, dynamic and forward thinking team that comes together for a common goal, the care of our residents.Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinationsClosing Date:30 April 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected] Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct

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Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for entry-level cleaning staff under the Cleaning Services Award in Australia in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum hourly rate for Grade 1 cleaning staff under the Cleaning Services Award 2020 is AU$27.19 as of 1 July 2026 for full-time adult employees. Casual cleaning staff receive an additional 25% loading, equating to AU$33.99 per hour. The full-time weekly rate for 38 ordinary hours is AU$1,033.22.
Q Can international job seekers work as cleaning staff in Australia on a Working Holiday visa in 2026?
The Department of Home Affairs confirms that holders of Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) can work in cleaning roles for up to 6 months with any one employer as of 2026. No sponsorship is required for these visas, but applicants must be aged 18-30 (or 35 for some countries) and meet health and character requirements. Visa applications cost AU$635 from 1 July 2026.
Q What qualifications or experience are required to start as a cleaning staff member in Australia?
Fair Work Ombudsman states no formal education or prior experience is required for entry-level cleaning roles under the Cleaning Services Award as of 2026. Employers must provide training for safe work practices within the first few weeks. A White Card (construction induction) is mandatory only for cleaning on construction sites, costing AU$100-150.
Q What documents do I need to apply for and start a cleaning staff job in Australia?
Fair Work Ombudsman requires a Tax File Number (TFN) from the ATO, Right to Work evidence (passport or visa for internationals), and a bank account for superannuation payments to commence employment in 2026. For casual roles, include availability details in your application. Superannuation guarantee is 12% of ordinary time earnings from 1 July 2026.
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