Housekeeping Manager
Housekeeping Manager | Full Time | Residential Aged Care
Working across 9 sites within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Mid North Coast
The Opportunity:â¯
The Housekeeping Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing housekeeping and laundry services across our Residential Aged Care facilities. This role ensures services meet Aged Care Standards, support infection control, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The manager drives team performance, service excellence, and continuous improvement to enhance the resident experience and uphold our reputation for quality care.
Why you’ll love working with us:â¯
At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs â we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Growth & Development:â¯Dedicated professional development support
Family Friendly:â¯14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging:â¯Save on your rent, mortgage or bills â up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks:â¯Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost:â¯Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support:â¯Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression:â¯Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility:â¯We support flexible work arrangements.
Role & Responsibilities: â¯
Promote Positive Culture: Foster a high-performance, values-based culture aligned with Anglican Care’s mission.
Resident-Centered Service: Ensure housekeeping services meet the needs and expectations of residents and families.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure full adherence to regulations, policies, and aged care standards.
Infection Control & Safety: Champion best practices in infection prevention and work health and safety.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement service enhancements and stay updated on industry trends.
Quality & Risk Management: Maintain and improve systems for service quality, performance, and safety.
Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality in all resident and organisational matters.
Manual Handling Leadership: Lead and support best practice in manual handling through coaching and oversight.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the contact point for housekeeping matters, managing communication and feedback.
Operational Oversight: Manage rostering, resourcing, stock, and supplier coordination within budget.
Team Development: Lead recruitment, training, performance management, and staff development initiatives.
About you?
- Certificate III in Cleaning Operations or equivalent
- An understanding of Auditing
- Demonstrated experience in responding to complaints
- Understanding of the aged care quality standards
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of HACCP principles
Who are we?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team atâ¯careers@newcastleanglican.org.au⯠â¯
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