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Are you looking for a role where your work directly enriches the lives of others in a warm, community-focused environment? The Good Shepherd Home, a trusted provider of aged care in Townsville for over 50 years, is seeking compassionate individuals to join our Catering, Cleaning, and Laundry teams. This is your chance to build meaningful connections with our residents and their families while enjoying a stable role with excellent work-life balance. If you have a can-do attitude and want to make a genuine difference, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Company Overview
For more than five decades, The Good Shepherd Home (TGSH) has been a cornerstone of quality aged care in the Townsville community. We are dedicated to providing a supportive, respectful, and homely environment for our residents. We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we foster a workplace culture built on care, dignity, and professional support. Joining TGSH means becoming part of a long-standing legacy of service and compassion.
Key Responsibilities
In this versatile role, your duties will be vital to the daily comfort and well-being of our residents. Responsibilities may include:
- Â Serving meals and beverages to residents and assisting with kitchen cleaning and wash-up duties.
- Performing a range of cleaning tasks throughout the home to ensure a pristine, safe, and comfortable living environment for all, following our established schedules and processes.
- Processing all home and resident laundry with care, and maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the laundry area, including all equipment and storage facilities.
Qualifications
We value attitude and reliability as much as formal experience. The ideal candidate will have:
- A friendly, empathetic nature and a genuine desire to work within an aged care setting.
- A demonstrated can-do attitude and flexibility to work across a 7-day roster.
- Full availability for a range of shift times (no split shifts).
- The legal right to work in Australia.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo an NDIS Worker Screening Check and provide proof of current Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations.
- Previous hospitality, cleaning, or laundry experience is beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right person.
Benefits and Perks
This role is designed to support both our residents and our staff. You will enjoy:
- A great work-life balance with flexible hours and no split shifts.
- An hourly rate above the industry award.
- A competitive hourly rate between $27.00 and $33.00.
- The opportunity for career progression into part-time roles.
- The personal fulfilment that comes from making a positive impact in the lives of seniors every day.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and a supportive team environment.
How to Apply
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If you are ready to bring your heart and dedication to a rewarding role, we are now accepting applications for positions commencing in 2026. To apply, please submit your application and proof of your right to work in Australia via email to humanresources@tgsh.org.au.




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Hi, I’m eleonor Enriquez w/ Philippine passport holder, 51 yrs old ex abroad from middle East as household worker but still I can work iam welling to work also in your company
Passport holder. No experience to any cleaning job but willing to learn
Hi good day!
I just want to inquire if do you accept overseas applicants or do you sponsored working visa?
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I have 2years experience Housekeeping in St Elizabeth Hospital
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