Permanent Part Time  

13 hours per fortnight

• Thursdays: 9am to 4pm

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

About the role

The Laundry Attendant provides high-quality housekeeping services by performing general laundry duties as part of a cohesive team. The role emphasises a person-centred approach, supporting resident independence and choice within the framework of the "Better for life" model

• Laundry Operations: Handle routine washing, drying, sorting, folding, ironing, labelling, and basic clothing repairs with care.

• Resident Support: Build positive connections with residents, listen with empathy, and support their independence and dignity.

• Safety & Quality: Safely manage laundry chemicals, follow workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, and maintain resident privacy.

• Teamwork: Collaborate smoothly with housekeeping and nursing staff, reporting any resident health or behaviour changes.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a commercial laundry role

• Clear communication skills in English, especially when interacting with older people

• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently

• A basic understanding of how to support residents living with dementia

• A respectful, team-oriented approach aligned with our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

How to Apply

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Enquiries: careers@southerncrosscare.com.au