Cleaning and Laundry Operations Support- Aged Care Catering Industries Pty Ltd is 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 Ltd is 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, secure, 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 duties to 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 current 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 new 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 substant i al organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.

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