General Hand

Work options:
On-site

Join Aruma Commercial Cleaning Services
We provide professional cleaning for offices, retail, and more, offering one-off or regular services tailored to client needs. Our team is reliable, experienced, and committed to maintaining clean, welcoming environments. Facilities Management | Aruma

About The Role
You'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive social enterprise that creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. As a General Hand, you'll work alongside Team Leaders to support supported employees in delivering cleaning and general maintenance services across a variety of commercial sites. This role contributes to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities while helping achieve operational and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms/toilets, laundry, and washing walls/windows.
• Carry out light domestic tasks as required.
• Work under the guidance of the Team Leader to foster positive team relationships aligned with Aruma's core values.
• Supported employees are encouraged and assisted to develop new skills and achieve their employment goals.
• Tasks are completed in line with instructions from Team Leaders and Supervisors, as well as contract specifications and schedules.

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III in Cleaning Operations or equivalent experience in commercial cleaning.
• Physically fit and capable of meeting manual handling and environmental demands.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, particularly in service delivery, is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Practical problem-solving skills for maintenance and site-related tasks.
• Construction White Card and basic knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices.
• Valid driver's licence (minimum P2).
• Hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: From professional development, Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us
Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.