General Services Officer - Lidcombe Place Care Community

Lidcombe Place Care Community, 21 Mary Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia

Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

Posted Thursday 22 October 2026 at 1:30 pm

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of C ompassion,A ccountability,R espect and E xcellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.

Nestled within the vibrant and culturally diverse suburb of Lidcombe in Sydney's west, our warm and close-knit Care Community is conveniently located close to local shops, restaurants, cafés and transport links. Reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the local area, our 60-bed care community offers a familiar, welcoming setting where we take the time to understand our residents’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role

- $29.98 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent Part-Time opportunities

As a General Services Officer, you will play an important part in creating a welcoming home for residents, families and visitors. You will assist with meal service, maintain clean and comfortable living spaces, support laundry processes and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We Offer

- Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy




- Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Flexible roster options to support work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with food preparation, meal plating, dining room setup and meal service.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across resident rooms, common areas and service areas.
- Support laundry services, including collection, washing, folding and distribution of personal clothing.
- Follow food safety, infection control, manual handling and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Build respectful relationships with residents, families, visitors and team members.
- Report maintenance, safety or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Contribute to a warm, supportive and person-centred aged care environment.

About You

- You have strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful manner.
- You can work both independently and as part of a team.
- You are willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required.
- Previous experience in aged care, hospitality, cleaning, catering or laundry is desirable but not essential.
- Completion of required pre-employment checks and mandatory training.
- A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community.
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Job details

Job family Catering

Pay type Hourly

Lidcombe Place Care Community, 21 Mary Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia,

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📌 General Services Officer - Lidcombe Place Care Community (Sydney)
🏢 Opal Aged Care
📍 Sydney