About Abbeyfield Australia:

Great team and fantastic culture

If you are proactive and love working with a dynamic team of passionate people, then Abbeyfield Australia could be a great fit for you. Abbeyfield Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered national community housing provider established to assist local communities in providing a solution to community housing needs. Our Head Office is in Melbourne, and we are supported by volunteers nationally. Together we provide a niche, cost-effective community housing alternative to communities.

Our vision is for people to have the choice of living in Abbeyfield housing which supports their independence and life choices.

How You'll Make a Difference in This Role:

In this role, we are seeking a dedicated part time or full-time housekeeper to join our Abbeyfield Croydon house and take care of all usual housekeeping duties, alongside meal preparation. This role requires someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and enjoys creating delicious and nutritious meals and companionship for older people living in the Abbeyfield house, empowering their independence and improving their quality of life.

Appropriate knowledge and understanding of working with older people, their challenges and protocols is important to deliver effectively in this role.

We're seeking individuals who:

Experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in this sector.

Empathetic and resourceful and be able to live Abbeyfield’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Flexible and prepared to help meet the changing needs and schedules of our residents.

Responsibilities:

Perform regular cleaning and organising tasks throughout the home.

Grocery shopping and meal planning.

Prepare daily meals that are both healthy and appetising.

Maintain kitchen and household cleanliness and organisation.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a housekeeper and/or cook, with references.

Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and maintain cleanliness

Excellent time management skills.

Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and tasks.

Benefits:

Competitive pay because we value your skills and hard work.

A welcoming environment where your creativity in the kitchen shines.

Opportunities to grow and shine in your role as our household hero.

A separate one bedroom unit with private entrance and carpark space.

If you are passionate about housekeeping and cooking, and you meet the above requirements, please submit your cover letter and CV through seek.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a national police check

Why join us?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Please know that employment with Abbeyfield Australia requires:

A National Police Check

WWVP check

Reference checks

Other pre-employment screenings

Ready to join our compassionate team?