Cleaners and Catering Assistant

The organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. 

With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M. UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include:-

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The opportunity

Myoora Homestead Henty, is inviting applications from Cleaners and Catering Assistants with a passion for servicing people in need, in their community.  You can enjoy working with a fabulous team and its stunning natural surroundings.

We are seeking somebody to provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents, by providing and maintaining a high standard of cleaning within the facility. 

What you will bring to the role

• An ability to demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness.
• Food Handlers Certificate (desirable).
• Passionate about food and cooking.
• An ability to demonstrate empathy with aged residents.
• You will need to be a self-starter with excellent time management skills. which enable you prioritise tight work schedules.
• An ability to work without close supervision and in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of infection control and hazardous substances.
• Be aware of continual improvement processes.
• Desirable to hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent Team player who is highly motivated.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety.

Benefits and perks 

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living. expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free).
• Access to a Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments.
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available.
• Workplace education and support provided.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need.

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:- 

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza).
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check.
• Undertake Probity checks.
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal record check, probity and pre-employment medical checks.   

Interested 
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.  For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email ***********@upa.org.au.  

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.    

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Recruitment Team at ***********@upa.org.au.