Housekeeping Team Leader

**Acknowledgement of Country**

Vacenti acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, and sea of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge the continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

**The opportunity**

Vacenti is seeking a Full-Time Housekeeping Team Leader to join our Hotel Services team at Sorrento located at Cleveland, QLD. Reporting to the Group Housekeeping Supervisor, you will be working collaboratively with all levels of management, staff and relevant external agencies and ensures that Vacenti quality standards, policies and procedures are always applied.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Act as the Housekeeping Team Leader, ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Complete housekeeping and cleaning duties in facility (or prescribed area) as per key tasks.
- Manage and monitor consumables stock.
- Train or monitor training for process updates and new staff.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Plan and schedule work appropriately to ensure you are able to manage all commitments of a Housekeeping Team Leader.
- Report issues, feedback and any other relevant information to the site Facility Manager.
- Implement and support initiatives, changes or updates, on advice from the Group Housekeeping Team Leader.

**To be considered, you will need**:

- Experience in similar role.
- Reasonable level of spoken and written English literacy skills.
- Previous supervisory experience in a cleaning environment.
- A current National Police Certificate.
- A personal philosophy of honesty and integrity, and practical approach that is compatible with the Vacenti values.
- Some knowledge of Aged Care legislation including the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Proven team leadership skills and working knowledge of personal care and resident lifestyle requirements in Aged Care and continuous improvement, accreditation process, electronic housekeeping management systems and OH&S legislation.
- A positive team-based attitude.
- Has initiative and work independently.
- Can work in a busy environment and has good time management skills.
- Very high attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
- Willingness to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, learn and cross train.

**Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**

At Vacenti, we firmly believe in fostering an environment that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We recognise that the collective power of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds enriches Vacenti as an organisation, enhances our innovation, and promotes a culture of respect and understanding.

**About Vacenti**

Vacenti Aged Care has been proudly serving the elderly community since 1973, making us a trusted and experienced provider of aged care services. For nearly five decades, we have been dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents, offering a wide range of specialised care options, including residential and home care services. Our team of skilled and compassionate professionals are committed to ensuring that each resident receives personalised care, maintaining their dignity and independence throughout their journey with us.

At Vacenti Aged Care, we believe in making a positive impact in the community we serve. We take pride in fostering strong connections with the local community, creating an environment of belonging and support for all. Our corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on promoting equal opportunity for both residents and staff. We actively engage with disability services to ensure that our staff members with disabilities receive the necessary support by fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace. By valuing diversity and embracing inclusivity, we strive to create a compassionate and supportive society, making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and the broader community we are part of.

**What do we offer?**
- Financial Wellbeing Programmes
- Access to career progression and professional development through our internal programs and external strategic alliances.
- Work-life balance.
- A Robust EVP: Novated Lease (Salary Packaging on specific items), corporate health insurance, travel discounts, gym membership discounts, wide range of retail discounts and more.
- Awards and Recognition.
- Fun dynamic team environment.
- Employee wellness programme.
- Diverse workforce.
- A friendly, community-like culture of working for a family owned and operated business.

**How to Apply**

If you have been thinking about a new challenge or a career in the aged care sector, this is your opportunity to join our family.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Housekeeping management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person