Domestic Attendant/Housekeeper

Domestic Attendant/Housekeeper


Company
Aveo
Location
Durack, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.The OpportunityForest Grove Retirement Living, located in Durack, is the largest retirement living village in Queensland with close to 700 residents! We are looking to expand our team by adding a Housekeeper/Cleaner to assist with maintaining the cleanliness of resident apartments and ensuring the common areas of the village are maintained. You will work closely with our friendly team and residents to support our residents with housekeeping, laundry and general domestic cleaning duties.We have an opportunity for a part-time Domestic Attendant working Monday-Thursday 6-2.30pmYou willDeliver high-quality cleaning services within resident's apartments, units and common areas including floors, bathrooms, kitchens and general housekeepingDeliver thorough service to residents and fellow staff members by attending to resident requests and community emergencies Enjoy building relationships and being a friendly face to residents Provide assistance to the residents and community with general ad-hoc tasks What We Offer$28.62/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuationEmployee Referral Program and Employee Assistance ProgramDiscounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providersBe part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living communityWhat You Will BringPrevious experience in cleaning, housekeeping or laundry service roles (highly desired)Current Police Check clearance (required, but we can complete for you!)Two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)Who We AreAs a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1300 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.What's next?Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life! We are ready to welcome you.Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.

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As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, under the Security Services Industry Award 2020, the minimum hourly rate for a Level 1 Security Officer is AU$28.45 as of 1 July 2026. Full-time workers are entitled to 38 ordinary hours per week, equating to AU$1,081.10 weekly before tax. Casual security guards receive a 25% casual loading, bringing the rate to AU$35.56 per hour.
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