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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Q What is the minimum hourly wage for entry-level cleaning staff in Australia in 2026?
Under the Cleaning Services Award 2020, the minimum hourly rate for Grade 1 cleaning staff is AU$27.85 as of 1 July 2026. Full-time employees working 38 ordinary hours per week earn AU$1,058.30 weekly. Casual cleaners receive a 25% casual loading, increasing the rate to AU$34.81 per hour.
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The Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417 or 462) allows holders aged 18-35 to work in cleaning roles for up to 6 months with one employer, extendable to 12 months in regional areas as of 2026. Employer-sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) is possible if cleaning is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List. Processing time is 25 days for stream 1.
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No formal education or prior experience is required for Grade 1 cleaning positions under the Cleaning Services Award 2020. Applicants must be at least 15 years old for non-hazardous work and pass any site-specific fitness assessments. A National Police Check is mandatory for roles in schools or hospitals, costing AU$52.
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Required documents include a Tax File Number (TFN), resume, and proof of work rights such as passport or visa grant notice. For construction site cleaning, a White Card (construction induction training) costs AU$35-AU$100 and is valid indefinitely. Employers must verify these before employment starts.
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