Domestic Services Attendant (Cleaner)

About Wintringham

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation with a single mission: to support people over 50 who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness. We deliver this through a range of responses, including affordable housing, support, and aged care, tailored as needs change over time. We operate across Victoria and Tasmania. Learn more at Wintringham.org.au

About the role

Wintringham’s Port Melbourne Hostel is seeking a Domestic Services Attendant to join our team. Bring your passion for well-being to our close-knit community, fostering a warm and supportive environment for our residents. Reporting to the Residential Site manager, responsibilities include:

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, staff and visitors
•  Ensure provision of clean laundry throughout the home
• Cleaning duties as per schedule 
• Participate in resident ordering system 
• Maintain equipment in line with manufacturer’s instructions 

What are we looking for?

• Ability to manage time 
• Ability to work without direct supervision 
• Physically able to perform required tasks 
• Ability to work as part of the team 
• Certificates in HACC or Occupational Health and Safety such as infection control, use of chemicals and manual handling  
• Certificates in Food Handling/Food Hygiene 

What we offer

Employment type: Part Time Role

Pay: $31.46 - $32.28/hour (depending on your quals & experience) plus super. Above Award pay and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 each year.

Location: Port Melbourne Hostel (VIC)

Roster/hours of work: 9 shifts per fortnight – 67.5 hours per fortnight

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

• We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. We provide access to wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Visit the Wintringham website to learn more about working with us.

How to apply

For a copy of the position description click here. Follow the online application process, submit your resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing why you are interested in the role.

Please contact us via recruitment@wintringham org.au to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility needs.

Applications close on Wednesday 16th of September 2026 at 5pm

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be contacted by Wintringham to complete required reference, registration/licence, and background checks prior to employment, including completion of an aged care statutory declaration, a NDIS Worker Screening Check, providing evidence of current seasonal influenza vaccination, at least one COVID-19 vaccination and as required a National and/or International Police Check.

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