Cleaner
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Perm Part Time|15.2 hours/week
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Location: Orange, NSW
- Salary: $27K + Super + Salary Packaging
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Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
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.
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:
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Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and workspaces.
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Perform routine and scheduled cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising, and waste disposal.
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Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
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Handle cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
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Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure the home is clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
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Actively participate in the continuous quality improvement program at the service
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Respect the privacy and dignity of residents at all times
Requirements for Success
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Previous cleaning experience in residential aged care, health care, or hospitality desirable
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Knowledge of safe work practices and infection control.
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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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
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Rewarding Work- every day you know you’re making a real difference
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Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
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Free external, confidential counselling
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Volunteering opportunities
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected]
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]
