Cleaner

Lives Lived Well offer a variety of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug programs throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, helping thousands of people every year to navigate AOD related challenges and move forward in life.

A new Ipswich Residential AOD Treatment Facility is opening, which will deliver high-quality, specialist residential AOD treatment services for adults aged 18 years and over. The centre will provide a total of 46 beds, comprising 36 beds for residential rehabilitation and 10 beds for withdrawal management and care.

**Your Opportunity**

We are looking for a part time Cleaner to join our team working 4 days per week (negotiable) between Monday and Friday. As a Cleaner you will provide the highest standard of cleaning services and hygiene across all common areas within the Ipswich facility. Your primary duties will include cleaning communal areas, ensuring bathrooms are kept up to standard (with residents responsible for daily upkeep), and thoroughly turning rooms and bathrooms when a resident leaves.

Additionally, you will handle all cleaning tasks on the withdrawal unit, including laundry (washing and drying), mopping, and vacuuming. You will also be responsible for the safe storage and labelling of chemicals, adhering to WHS guidelines.

Salary for this role is $38.00 - $41.00 per hour plus Superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay, including a Meals and Entertainment Card and a huge range of discounted products via Perkbox.

**What we are looking for**

You will bring experience in a similar setting—such as a residential facility or hotel—and bring a friendly, respectful, and supportive approach, along with a genuine interest in helping clients on their recovery journey. You’ll also bring the following skills and attributes:

- Taking pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by carrying out regular cleaning duties across all areas of the facility
- Confidence to manage ordering, stock control, and maintenance to ensure all cleaning supplies are adequately stocked and maintained
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills - you’ll be able to manage your own workload and support clients in work functions and developing life skills
- Robust understanding of Health and Safety and Infection control principles
- Emotional maturity and a calm demeanour, especially in high-pressure or conflict situations
- Working within professional boundaries with a solid understanding of how to practice these with clients and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to engage easily with a range of people and a positive approach to building rapport and developing relationships within your team
- Understanding for the need to maintain confidentiality of clients - both at work and after hours

**Benefits of Working with us**

This is a great opportunity to work at a brand-new facility, where your contribution will help shape a supportive and welcoming environment from day one. At Lives Lived Well, we value our people and are committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, respected, and rewarded. As an organisation, Lives Lived Well offers a huge range of benefits, which can be seen on our website, but here are a few of them:

- An extra five paid leave days per year (pro rata for part time) to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
- Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay, including a Meals and Entertainment Card
- Wellspring Discounts - save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers
- As an organisation LLW values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
- An EAP for you and your family including counselling and wellbeing services

**How to Apply