Domestic Services Assistant – (Cleaner)

Port Melbourne Hostel

Part-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 + leave loading
• Flexible shift times available based on your availability
• Competitive pay rates: $25.45 - $26.17/ hr depending on qualifications and experience
• Part Time basis – 4 days per week (24 hours)
• 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 small and tight-knit team on a Part-Time basis. Join our team with a flexible work schedule of 4 days a week for 24 hours weekly. Your specific working hours will be based on your availability, allowing you to start between 8 am and 9 am and finish between 2pm and 3pm. We value flexibility and are open to accommodating your schedule, as long as you cover a total of 6 hours per day.

Your rostered days are as below:

Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

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 Carolyn Russell (Residential Site Manager ) and submitted via our website

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format.

Applications close Monday 13^th of May 2024 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of 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 as well as a 2024 influenza vaccination 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.