Laundry Hand

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy'. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health's main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Position Title: Laundry Hand

Classification: IN22

Salary per hour: $27.07 superannuation generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 32 hours per fortnight

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement

Role description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable team member to join our Linen Services team, supporting both the Castlemaine Health and Maldon Hospital campuses. This hands-on role involves a variety of laundry-related tasks and plays a key part in ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform laundry duties at both Castlemaine and Maldon sites, following established schedules, procedures, and direction from the Linen Services Leading Hand and Hotel Services Manager
• Assist in resolving linen service-related issues and corrective action requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet service goals and quality standards.
• Proactively report any safety concerns or incidents in the workplace.
• Identify and contribute to solutions for challenges within your area of responsibility.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service to meet the needs of residents and healthcare staff.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and hang residents' personal clothing as required.
• Prepare and stock linen trolleys for use across both campuses, departments and wards
• Deliver linen and personal clothing to designated areas using designated vehicles (laundry truck and tugs).
• Accurately complete and maintain impress sheets and stock forms.
• Participate in regular stock and cleaning audits as directed.
• Complete all mandatory training and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Support the Linen Services team through practical assistance and oversight of daily operations where needed.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering essential support services in a healthcare setting.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Rachel Ludeman – Hotel Services Manager on ***

How to apply

Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.