Domestic Assistant Job in Australia is available with Care Forward in Rosny, Hobart, Tasmania. The role involves providing domestic assistance and home support to consumers in their own homes. Duties include cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, shopping, and maintaining safe and comfortable homes. The advertised pay is $45.29. Applicants need a current driver’s licence, First Aid and CPR certificates, and access to a registered, roadworthy, comprehensively insured vehicle.
Domestic Assistant Job Tasks
The selected candidate will provide domestic assistance services, including:
- Cleaning, vacuuming, and general housekeeping
- Making beds and changing linen
- Completing laundry, ironing, and clothing care
- Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
- Helping with meal preparation and shopping
- Maintaining clean, safe, and comfortable homes
- Encouraging consumer independence through wellness and reablement
- Monitoring wellbeing and reporting concerns to a Coordinator or Team Leader
- Keeping accurate records and documentation
- Providing respectful and professional support
The role is not limited to cleaning. The domestic assistant also helps consumers maintain independence and supports their wellbeing at home.
Domestic Assistant Job Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A current driver’s licence
- A current First Aid Certificate
- A current CPR Certificate
- Access to a registered, roadworthy, and comprehensively insured motor vehicle for travel between consumer homes
Previous experience in domestic assistance, home care, community services, or a similar role is also required. Experience in community, aged care, or disability services is highly regarded.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate should be caring, dependable, adaptable, and motivated. Strong communication skills are important because the role involves working with consumers and families.
Applicants should also have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time-management and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of workplace health and safety
- Ability to identify and report risks or changes in consumer wellbeing
- A reliable, trustworthy, and respectful approach
- Commitment to high-quality customer service
Salary and Benefits
The advertised rate for this Domestic Assistant Job in Australia is $45.29. The job listing does not specify the pay period, so applicants should confirm whether the rate is hourly and clarify the applicable employment conditions with Care Forward.
The employer offers several benefits, including:
- Supportive team culture
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging benefits
- Dynamic team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the local community
How to Apply
Applicants should provide a letter of no more than two pages explaining their suitability for the position and why they want to apply. The letter should also explain what they can bring to the role.
A current resume should also be provided.
For further information, applicants can contact the People & Culture Team at hr@careconsultancy.com.au or 1300 364 876.
