Summerset is hiring a part-time housekeeper and laundry assistant in Cranbourne North, Victoria, to help keep its retirement village fresh and comfortable. This role suits caring, reliable people who like steady cleaning work in a calm, respectful setting close to home. You will clean resident units and shared spaces, manage laundry, and support the daily comfort of older residents with a friendly manner.
The position is part-time with regular weekday shifts and the occasional weekend when the roster needs cover. The work follows a set routine, so you will know your tasks and move through them at a comfortable, thorough pace. You will work near residents, so a warm manner and a gentle, patient approach matter as much as good cleaning.
Housekeepers in Victorian retirement villages usually earn about 28 to 34 dollars per hour. The employer did not publish a set rate, so treat this as the current market average for the sector. Penalty rates apply on weekends, and part-time staff receive paid leave entitlements over time.
Company Overview
Summerset operates modern retirement villages that focus on comfort, independence, and community for older Australians. The Cranbourne North village offers independent units and shared facilities that must stay clean, safe, and welcoming every day. You will join a supportive care and services team that values kindness, patience, and a steady eye for detail in everything it does.
Responsibilities
- Clean resident units, including kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and living areas, on a set weekly schedule.
- Collect, wash, dry, fold, and return resident and facility laundry with genuine care.
- Sanitise shared bathrooms, dining rooms, lounges, and community spaces right across the village.
- Vacuum, mop, dust, and wipe high-touch surfaces to keep infection risk as low as possible.
- Restock cleaning supplies, soaps, and paper products in both resident and staff areas.
- Empty bins, manage waste, and follow safe handling steps for all cleaning chemicals.
- Report maintenance issues, spills, or hazards to the services supervisor quickly and clearly.
- Greet residents warmly and respect their privacy, routines, and belongings at all times.
- Support the team during deep cleans and when units are prepared for new residents.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Legal right to work in Australia, since the employer does not sponsor visas for this position.
- Cleaning or laundry experience helps, but Summerset trains suitable new starters on the job.
- A police check may be required, as the role works around older and vulnerable residents.
- Good fitness to stand, bend, and handle laundry and cleaning tasks across the shift.
- Basic English so you can follow schedules and speak kindly with residents and staff.
- A patient, respectful, and trustworthy nature when working inside resident homes.
- Reliable attendance and the ability to follow set cleaning routines closely each day.
Benefits and Perks
- Part-time hourly pay with weekend penalty rates and paid leave entitlements.
- Full training in aged-care cleaning methods and safe laundry practices.
- A calm, rewarding workplace where residents genuinely value your daily work.
- Regular weekday shifts that fit neatly around family and school routines.
- A supportive services team and a friendly, close village community.
- Uniform and all cleaning equipment provided by the employer at no cost.
- Stable, ongoing work with a growing and respected retirement village operator.
- A chance to build experience that suits future aged-care and support roles.
- Free on-site parking and a short, easy commute within the Cranbourne North area.
- Access to a stable roster you can rely on from one week to the next.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing. Include a short note about your availability and any cleaning, laundry, or aged-care experience you have. Apply early, as caring housekeeping roles in retirement villages are popular with local workers and fill fast.
