Role title – General Services Employee - Orange

• $29-29.38 per hour
• Salary packaging ($15,900 + M&E Care + Novated Leasing)
• 20 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are looking for a General Service Employee to join our team at Ascott Gardens in our Orange Region. 

Duties will include (but not limited to): -

This role is integral to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment by performing cleaning, gardening, kitchen, and laundry duties. Focused on supporting facility operations and enhancing resident well-being, it ensures compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation while upholding the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and comfort.

What you will need 

Required:

• Proven experience in any or all fields including cleaning, gardening, food services and laundry.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work according to the guidelines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the facility and work flexibly.
• Ability to attend to detail, identify problems and resolve or escalate issues.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook applications).

Desired:

• A qualification in the field of services- Food Services- (Food safety training) or Gardener- (any TAFE certification)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to Aged Care 

 Why Work for UPA: 

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free) 
• UPA guarantees the contracted hours for shift work employees.
• Access to a Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Supportive and friendly work environment 
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available 
• Workplace education and support provided 
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and the community

The Organisation

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.   

Pre-employment screening

The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria: 

• Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role. 

• Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification 

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy 

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia. 

Interested 
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.  For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.  

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.    

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.