Laundry Assistant

Join Worawa Aboriginal College as our Laundry Assistant contributing to the comfort and wellbeing of students in a unique educational setting.

• Casual role approximately 20 hours per week during school hours
• Collaborative and values-driven school environment
• Flexible family-friendly work arrangements during term time

About the College

Located on a beautiful 136 acre property in the Yarra Valley (60 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD) Worawa Aboriginal College is an Aboriginal community initiative as Victorias only registered Independent Aboriginal School. A full boarding school Worawa caters for Aboriginal girls in the secondary years of schooling Years 7-12. Worawa was established as a response to the needs of Aboriginal adolescents and the difficulties these young people experience in the mainstream educational system. Students come from Aboriginal communities across the country.

The education model is based on the Aboriginal values of Relationship Responsibility Respect and Rigour that inform all aspects of College operations. Along with the core academic program emphasis is placed on nurturing and celebrating Aboriginal culture as a crucial aspect of student self-esteem and wellbeing.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of College Operations the Laundry Assistant plays an important role in maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of student uniforms bedding and other school linens. This hands-on role ensures high standards of hygiene and care in the boarding environment supporting student wellbeing and the smooth daily operation of the College.

This position requires the incumbent to embrace the Worawa ethos of Aboriginal values Aboriginal-led decision-making and the right to Aboriginal self-determination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving sorting washing drying and folding student uniforms bedding and linens
• Operating laundry equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the laundry area
• Supporting occasional housekeeping tasks in the boarding house as required
• Ensuring health safety and infection control standards are met

About You

To be successful in this role youll bring:

• Experience in laundry operations preferable (in a school boarding aged care or hospitality setting)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Understanding of safe work practices and infection control procedures
• Current Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check
• First Aid (HLTAID011) CPR (HLTAID009) and Anaphylaxis Awareness training (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Worawa Aboriginal College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.

To discuss this role in more detail please contact