Domestic Assistant

Were looking for compassionate reliable and community-minded individuals to join our Intereach Aged Care Services team as a Domestic Assistant Support Worker (Cleaner) in Bendigo.

In this rewarding role youll support older people to maintain a clean safe and comfortable home environment helping them remain independent and connected to their community.

Working with a person-centred and reablement-focused approach youll provide practical in-home support while building positive relationships with clients and contributing to their health wellbeing and quality of life.

About the Role

This is a permanent part-time position working approximately 30 hours per fortnight and is based onsite across the Bendigo region.

As part of our Aged Care Services team you will deliver domestic assistance services to older people in their homes in accordance with individual service plans and aged care standards.

In this role you will:

• Provide general household cleaning and tidying services.
• Clean bathrooms kitchens bedrooms living areas and other household spaces.
• Vacuum mop floors dust surfaces and remove cobwebs.
• Assist with laundry ironing and changing bed linen.
• Complete shopping tasks when required.
• Support clients using a wellness and independence and reablement approach.
• Monitor and report any changes in a clients health or wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with clients carers and colleagues.

What Were Looking For:

Essential

• Experience in domestic cleaning or a strong interest in supporting older people.
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about the needs of older people and their carers.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Smartphone for work-related communication and reporting.
• Current clearance to work in aged care and willingness to complete a National Criminal History Check.

Desirable

• Workplace Hygiene training.
• Safe Manual Handling training.
• Experience maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Knowledge of Home Care Guidelines and Aged Care Standards.

Employee Benefits

Intereach prides itself on supporting our staff. Benefits include:

• Salary Packaging opportunities.
• Fitness Passport.
• Flare employee benefits program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid parental leave and paid study leave.
• Workplace Giving Program.
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally possible.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• A supportive inclusive and purpose-driven team environment.

For More Information

For general enquiries or confidential support with the application process:

Jessica Kemp Recruitment Officer

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For role-specific enquiries:

Scott Comte Team Leader Workforce Aged Care Services

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Ready to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter outlining your skills experience and suitability for the role

Applications close 10am 13 August 2026.

We encourage early applications as suitable candidates may be contacted and progressed throughout the advertising period. Alternative application methods are available for anyone unable to apply online. If shortlisted you will be contacted by phone.

Intereach proudly welcomes applicants from all walks of life and is committed to being an inclusive and child safe organisation where safety respect and equity are embedded in everything we do.