Kitchen and Laundry Assistant

Your future workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your new role

At Sacred Heart Community we create a safe and welcoming home ensuring comfort and security for residents. We are looking for part-time Kitchen and Laundry Assistants to join our dedicated team!

In your kitchen duties you will be providing residents with a dining experience which is one of welcome safety and comfort ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and food service areas. You will also have the opportunity to be trained in our facilitys laundry procedures maintaining effective laundry services.

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Your day-to-day

• Creating a welcoming and resident focused dining experience.
• Ensuring residents individual dietary needs are met.
• Prepare and serve meals while following food safety regulations.
• Processing laundry according to procedures.
• Monitoring the condition of residents clothing and notifying management if replacement clothing is required.
• Ensure residents laundry is returned promptly and in a presentable manner.

Were looking for someone with

• A current Food Safe Certificate.
• Experience in kitchen and laundry work.
• A compassionate person with a high level of empathy for people from diverse backgrounds.
• Someone with clear communication and strong people skills who can stay calm upbeat and approachable during a busy day.

You can look forward to

• A permanent part-time role with a variety of shifts available throughout the week
• The hourly rate is $29.46 plus Super for the right candidate.
• Generous leave entitlements including an extra 3 days paid leave during the Holiday period wellbeing leave and gender affirmation leave.
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15990 p.a pre-tax.
• Professional and career development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment including Psychological First Aid and EAP.

Come and work with us

To join our team simply scroll down and enter your details below with attached resume.

Please note those who are already applied need not reapply!

For more information about the role contact Thilanka Amarasinghe via email -

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 5th of June 2026 *

*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.