Domestic Services Assistant – (Cleaner) Port Melbourne Hostel Full Time Basis Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit that makes a difference and is committed to social justice Access to Salary Packaging + superannuation + 17.5% leave loading Competitive pay rates: $27.07 - $27.81/ hr depending on qualifications and experience Full Time Basis – 5 days/week Based in Port Melbourne (VIC) About us Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation.
We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services.
We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania Our Port Melbourne Hostel offers affordable, high-quality accommodation and care to people aged 50 years and over.
We provide a safe, flexible and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.
Your new role We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our residential team at Port Melbourne Hostel on a Full-Time basis.
This dynamic position rotates through three services: cleaning, laundry and food services to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
The fortnightly roster will be as below: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (0800-1600) Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (0800-1600) Successful candidates will have the capacity to undertake all the above shifts Your duties and responsibilities will include: To clean resident rooms, office space and staff rooms To clean and maintain storage areas.
To maintain stock levels and cleaners room.
To clean duplex bathrooms and laundries on a scheduled cycle.
Cleaning duties as per schedule.
Assisting the Food Services & Laundry teams when necessary Abiding by Wintringham's infection control procedures What is in it for you?
We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance.
When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits: Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling.
We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
Free access to wellbeing services : When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our staff wellbeing portal as well as our Employee Assistance Program We are looking for candidates with the following: Previous experience in a cleaning role (mandatory) Have received, are planning to or willing to receive an Influenza Vaccination Knowledge and understanding of the special needs of older people Ability to communicate effectively Ability to use cleaning equipment effectively and efficiently Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work autonomously Physically able to perform required tasks How to apply: For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Task Analysis here and of the Position Description here Applications can be directed to Vanessa Sloan and submitted via our website Please upload your documents in PDF Format Applications close on Wednesday 20th of November 2024 at 5pm.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check , NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check.
Refusal to provide your information to these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.
Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services.
We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs.
Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia's First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.
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