Housekeeper

The Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge (TCWR) is a not-for-profit, specialist non-government organisation committed to assisting and enabling women and children experiencing domestic and family violence in Tennant Creek and the Barkly to be safe, recover and thrive. 

The Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge was incorporated on 26 April 1989 and continues to provide the necessary services and supports 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day to meet its vision: that all women and children in the Barkly Region live free from domestic and family violence and its consequences.

Our Vision: A safe community with strong families living free from violence.

Our Mission: The Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge is committed to hearing the voices of women and children and providing holistic supports that include safe accommodation, risk assessment and management, education, counselling and advocacy to women and their children who are at risk of or experiencing violence. 

Our Values: People, Performance, Principles, Passion. The service comprises 24/7 crisis-accommodation, outreach services and counselling and community education. 

You will be able to share your expertise with clients as the needs arise and your daily routine will incorporate identification and assessment of any substandard or unsafe conditions or practices, notifying the Refuge Team Leader of the need for maintenance, repairs and replacements to be actioned to meet requisite safety standards.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Sweeping/vacuuming/mopping of all required areas
• Dusting/tidying up/dishwashing
• Removing rubbish
• Completing laundry – washing, drying putting away where relevant
• Clothing storage room to be organised and stocktake listed
• Assisting with menu planning
• Food preparation and cooking of meals
• Adherence to food safe regulations
• Regular cleaning of the kitchen equipment and area
• Check and replenish basic supplies in common areas and client house such as tea, coffee, milk, sugar, food items etc
• Assist with stock-take of food/cleaning supplies and shop if required
• Other duties as required by management that are within the skills and ability of the role.

30 Hours - Permanent Part Time

Applications close 15th April 2024