Domestic Assistants / Cleaners

Domestic Assistants / Cleaners (also known as Support Services Workers at Anglicare Southern Queensland) support Queensland seniors by providing domestic assistance, including laundry, housekeeping, and general cleaning duties. They also provide some additional assistance with meal preparation and shopping. Thanks to Domestic Assistants and Cleaners, our Home and Community clients are able maintain their independence – living happily and healthily within their own homes. In our Residential Aged Care homes, their support helps to keep our homes clean, beautiful and great places to live (whether they’re providing support in the kitchens, the laundry or in general areas).
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Our aged care staff make a difference every single time they go to work. We have qualified and unqualified roles available across Queensland and are always looking for enthusiastic, positive people to join our team. Take the first step for your rewarding career in aged care by clicking ‘Quick apply’ below!

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Benefits of being a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner with us

Domestic Assistant roles with us are far more than simply cleaning jobs. From flexible hours to opportunities right across the state, there are plenty of benefits of working with us.

A highly rewarding career in aged care

Helping older Queenslanders is amazing. Your impact is not only appreciated by our clients, but also their families.

Career progression opportunities

We provide constant training, in-house promotion opportunities, and are happy to adjust hours to suit tertiary education schedules.

Great work/life balance and flexible hours

We understand that life gets busy. Whether you’re a parent, student, or part-timer, we will work with you to ensure your hours are aligned with your lifestyle.

Salary Packaging and not-for-profit benefits

Employees can salary package up to $15,900 a year (tax-free earnings, increasing take-home pay) and get discounts at top retailers. We also have a free Employee Assistance Program.

A day in the life of a Domestic Assistant

Meet Tess! She loves getting out and about in the community in her role, providing social connection as well as domestic assistance. Her work is crucial for helping her clients maintain independence at home.

A typical day can include a range of jobs: laundry (washing, folding, drying), dish washing, vacuuming, taking the rubbish out and general cleaning around the house. Many clients also love to share a cuppa once the job is done!

Be a part of an award winning team

Our team is proud to have been recognised for their commitment to quality care and the wellbeing of our aged care clients.

Aged care and Retirement Villages Winner 2023

Experience our great workplace culture

No two days are the same working as a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner for us. We support each other to do the best we can for our clients, providing practical support in their homes and connecting them with the community. We have a strong team culture that promotes development, a good work/life balance and genuine care for our colleagues.

As an organisation, we really value our staff. We show our appreciation through staff service awards and other forms of recognition, because we know the difference our aged care staff make for our clients every day.

Ready to see our aged care career opportunities?

If you are ready to join our team as a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner, head to our vacancies page to see opportunities in your area. If you have a Certificate III, consider applying as a Home Care Worker, another role which supports elderly Queenslanders in their homes.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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