Address About Us
Hummingbird House is Queensland's only children's hospice, and one of only three children's hospices in Australia. We provide specialised paediatric palliative care services to babies, children and young people with a life-limiting condition, helping them make every moment precious when life is short.
Since 2016, Hummingbird House has welcomed hundreds of families from right across Queensland into our warm embrace. Our vision is to be here for every eligible family that needs us, and ensure they are connected to a community that knows how to care for them; in life, death and bereavement.
About the Role
You will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the Hummingbird House Housekeeping program. This will require you to coordinate the volunteer housekeepers and ensure a clean and welcoming environment for guests and families. This is a varied role which could include cleaning, laundering, general equipment maintenance and ordering supplies. If you connect with the Hummingbird House vision and have experience in a similar position, apply now.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain Family Apartments and Care Floor Rooms to achieve prescribed health and hygiene standards
Liaise with the Clinical Staff to ensure room availability and housekeeping services meet guest and family needs
Support, assist and guide Supported Employees and Volunteer Staff to carry out Housekeeping duties
Assist with preparation and clean-up associated with special events
Why Join Us
Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members:
Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy
Wesley Mission Queensland offers new employees joining Residential Aged Care, Community Aged Care, Hopewell Hospice, Hummingbird House, NDIS Community Support and Specialist Disability Accommodation teams a bonus of $250 at commencement and $500 at 12 months. To find out if you are eligible, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@wmq.org.au
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
