Cleaning and Laundry Operations Support- Aged Care

Catering Industries Pty Ltdis a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

Catering Industries Pty Ltdis a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

About the Opportunity

Looking for a role where you can stay active, meet new people, and make a real impact every day? This is it!

We’re on the hunt for an energetic, reliable, and hands‑on team member to support our aged care facilities across Melbourne. You’ll be right in the action — working alongside Area Managers and Supervisors to keep everything running smoothly and creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for residents.

No two days are the same — if you love variety, independence, and being on the move, you’ll thrive in this role!

What You’ll Be Doing

- Jump in to provide operational support across multiple sites

- Deliver high-quality cleaning and laundry services

- Step up to provide coverage where it’s needed most

- Help maintain Accreditation standards and client expectations

- Create safe, hygienic, and welcoming environments for residents and teams

Why You’ll Love It

Variety every day — no routine, no boredom
Get out and about — travel across Sydney (vehicle + fuel card provided!)
Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team
Stay active in a hands‑on role
Make a genuine difference in aged care communities

Key Details

- Part time to Casual role with Monday to Friday shifts

- Occasional weekend and night shifts

- Regular travel between sites (vehicle + fuel card included)

- Weekend work paid at penalty rates

- Occasional overnight stays (accommodation provided)





- Current Australian Driver’s License required

- Federal Police Check required (or willingness to obtain)

Key responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day operational support to Area Managers and Area Supervisors across multiple aged care sites

- Undertake regular cleaning dutiesto support sites as required, including:

- Covering staff shifts during absences or vacancies

- General cleaning duties

- Carpet cleaning and floor scrubbing

- Detail and recovery clean when required

- Support the delivery of cleaning and laundry services in line with scopes of work, schedules, and quality standards

- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members

- Train, mentor, and motivate staff as directed

- Send daily task and activity reports to the Area Manager

- Assist with quality audits, inspections, and corrective actions

- Ensure safe use of chemicals in accordance with Catering Industries Health & Safety Manuals and SDS requirements

- Support compliance with Accreditation, health and safety, and infection control requirements

- Maintain clear and professional communication with site teams and management

Skills and experience

- Preferred 2 years’ experience in a similar operational or support role

- Aged care cleaning and laundry experience preferred

- Strong practical cleaning knowledge, including carpet cleaning and floor scrubbing equipment

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

- Ability to work independently across multiple sites

- Ability to follow schedules, policies, procedures, and safety documentation

We have also just launched our current Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values ofCARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUSTare expected of all employees.

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📌 Cleaning and Laundry Operations Support- Aged Care (Melbourne)
🏢 Catering Industries
📍 Melbourne