Female Domestic Service Assistant

Company description:

At genU, we're a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we're here to help people live their best lives.

Job description:

• Location: Melbourne - Northern and Inner Suburbs, Victoria
• Salary: From $43.03 (casual) or $34.42 per hour (part-time)
• Employment Status: Casual or part-time, fixed term until 30th June 2027.
• Job Number: 2887

Hey you!

genU is looking for caring and energetic Female Domestic Service Assistants to provide essential in-home support to older community members, including household cleaning, meal preparation, and general assistance to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment. This role offers structured weekday shifts and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation.

We're currently hiring across North Metro Melbourne in suburbs such as Epping, Roxburgh Park, Mill Park, Mernda, Doreen and Thomastown. Inner Metro Melbourne suburbs including Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick and Hawthorn.

The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

What you'll do

As a Domestic Service Assistant, you'll help people feel comfortable and supported in their own homes by providing:

• Light household cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Friendly support and companionship to brighten their day

What you'll bring

• A caring, patient and people-focused approach

• Reliability, well organised and able to work independently

• Strong communication skills. Someone who enjoys building rapport

• You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check, Orientation Module Certificate and Working with Children Check - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

• Current driver's licence, reliable registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance, and a mobile phone
• Basic computer skills for required admin tasks

Bonus points for

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services
• Experience supporting people who are ageing, living with disability, or experiencing mental illness, including those with specific health needs (e.g. Dementia, Diabetes, Epilepsy) and from diverse cultural backgrounds (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups)

Why you'll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You'll also get

• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefit

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don't wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at ******@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6***.

Note: Recruitment is accepting multiple applications for vacant positions.

Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.