General Services Officer - Lidcombe Place Care Community

"At Opal Health. Care, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do." That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Nestled within the vibrant and culturally diverse suburb of Lidcombe in Sydney's west, our warm and close-knit Care Community is conveniently located close to local shops, restaurants, cafés and transport links.

Reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the local area, our 60-bed care community offers a familiar, welcoming environment where we take the time to understand our residents’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role

$29.98 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation. Permanent Part-Time opportunities As a General Services Officer, you will play an important part in creating a welcoming home for residents, families and visitors. You will assist with meal service, maintain clean and comfortable living spaces, support laundry processes and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We Offer

Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career

• Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/ Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships A supportive and inclusive team environment. Flexible roster options to support work-life balance. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, meal plating, dining room setup and meal service. Maintain high standards of cleanliness across resident rooms, common areas and service areas. Support laundry services, including collection, washing, folding and distribution of personal clothing. Follow food safety, infection control, manual handling and workplace health and safety procedures.

Build respectful relationships with residents, families, visitors and team members. Report maintenance, safety or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate team member. Contribute to a warm, supportive and person-centred aged care environment.

About You

You have strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful manner. You can work both independently and as part of a team. You are willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required. Previous experience in aged care, hospitality, cleaning, catering or laundry is desirable but not essential. Completion of required pre-employment checks and mandatory training.

A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community. Reliability and a strong work ethic. Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Apply now to become an essential part of our care community with Opal Health. Care.