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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Hawthorn 

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Are you experienced in working within a commercial or aged care laundry environment and passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older Australians? We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Laundry Assistant to join our dedicated team in aged care.

In this part-time role (32.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm, you’ll play a key part in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents. Your experience with commercial laundry processes will help ensure high standards of hygiene and care are consistently met.

As an Laundry Assistant you will provide quality laundry services for personal clothing that contribute to resident’s comfort, physical appearance and sense of self-esteem in accordance with the recommended processes for each garment and in compliance with the UA standards, Laundry Manual and Infection control

Tasks include: 

• Sorting laundry: Separating items by type, color, and washing requirements (e.g. linen, towels, personal clothing).
• Operating commercial laundry equipment: Using industrial washers, dryers, and ironing/pressing machines safely and efficiently.
• Folding and storing clean laundry: Ensuring items are neatly folded, sorted, and returned to the correct areas or residents.
• Maintaining hygiene standards: Following infection control procedures and ensuring laundry is handled in line with aged care regulations.
• Labeling and tracking personal items: Ensuring residents’ clothing is clearly labeled and returned to the correct person.
• Monitoring inventory: Reporting low stock of linen or laundry supplies to the supervisor.
• Cleaning and maintaining laundry equipment: Performing basic cleaning and reporting any faults or maintenance needs.
• Collaborating with care staff: Communicating with team members to ensure timely laundry service and support resident needs.
• Organised and keen to serve, you appreciate and respond to resident needs by listening and communicating well, whilst ensuring resident privacy and dignity is always maintained.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Are experienced in working within a commercial or aged care laundry environment
• Have the ability to work efficiently and meet daily laundry demands
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature, especially when interacting with residents
• Have sound knowledge of OH&S procedures, relevant chemicals, and safe work practices
• Are able to work effectively with minimal supervision, delivering consistent, resident-focused services
• Thrive in a team environment, while also valuing one-on-one interactions with residents and staff
• Demonstrate physical fitness and stamina, with the ability to stand for long periods, lift laundry bags, and operate heavy machinery
• Show strong attention to detail, ensuring correct sorting, handling, and return of residents’ personal items
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card 
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Laundry Assistant PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!