Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Mission Australia helps vulnerable older Australians age with dignity. Our residential aged care facilities provide essential care and support to vulnerable older people in our communities who are at risk of homelessness.

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our Residential Aged Care team. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. Your attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness will help support the comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of those in our care.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and workspaces.
• Perform routine and scheduled cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising, and waste disposal.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Handle cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure the home is clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Actively participate in the continuous quality improvement program at the service
• Respect the privacy and dignity of residents at all times

Requirements for Success

• Previous cleaning experience in residential aged care, health care, or hospitality desirable
• Knowledge of safe work practices and infection control.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to supporting older people.
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, referee checks and work right checks.

Your benefits

• Rewarding Work- every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and workspaces.
• Perform routine and scheduled cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising, and waste disposal.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Handle cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure the home is clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Actively participate in the continuous quality improvement program at the service
• Respect the privacy and dignity of residents at all times

• Previous cleaning experience in residential aged care, health care, or hospitality desirable
• Knowledge of safe work practices and infection control.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to supporting older people.

• Previous cleaning experience in residential aged care, health care, or hospitality desirable
• Knowledge of safe work practices and infection control.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to supporting older people.
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, referee checks and work right checks.