Housekeeper – St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Caroline Springs
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Caroline Springs
Permanent Part Time | 9 Hours per week, Tuesday – Thursday or Wednesday - Friday
Parking available | Warm, community-focused role
St Catherine of Siena Parish is seeking an experienced and organised Housekeeper to support the Parish Priest by keeping the presbytery clean, organised, and running efficiently.
Our parish strives to be a welcoming and dynamic faith-filled community, living and sharing the Gospel.
The role ensures the home remains safe, hygienic, and welcoming through consistent, high-quality housekeeping. It involves maintaining a comfortable living environment, reducing germs and allergens to protect health, enhancing the appearance and functionality of the home, and contributing to the smooth daily operation of the household.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General housekeeping tasks including cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, floors and dusting.
* Remove fingerprints and other marks from external and internal glass windows and doors
* Spot clean soiled areas (e.g. carpet, walls, doors)
* Empty all rubbish from house, office and laundry bins
* Dust and tidy rooms
* Wipe Skirting boards and dust blinds and light/power switches.
* Maintaining and ordering cleaning supplies.
* Wipe outdoor table and chairs
* Keep outdoor porch area clean and tidy
Rooms – main bedroom, guest bedrooms, study, lounge, dining room, living room, chapel
* Laundry: washing & ironing - bed linen, towels, and some general clothing.
* Changing bed linen and bath towels on a weekly basis, (or as required by Parish Priest).
Bathrooms/Toilets/Showers
* Clean all bench tops, wipe all mirrors, wash and disinfect all hand basins
* Replenish paper rolls and paper towels as required
* Wipe down all floors with wet mop and bucket
* Clean toilet(s), wipe and disinfect all toilet seats
* Clean shower screen/floor
* Check hand wash detergent dispenser levels and refill if necessary
* Wipe kitchen bench tops, clean kitchen sinks and splash back areas
* Wipe kitchen appliances such as oven/stove, microwave ovens, dishwasher.
Floors
* Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop all surface floors
Meal Preparation
* Plan, purchase grocery and prepare meals (light lunch and dinner) for 6 days/week
Takes reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, fellow staff and others in the workplace.
WHAT YOU BRING
* Communicates clearly and understands the Parish Priest's preferences
* Strong attention to detail and awareness of areas needing cleaning or organisation
* Manages time effectively and completes tasks efficiently
* Consistent, reliable, and committed to high‐quality work
* Adaptable to changing routines, techniques, and household needs
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Polite, respectful, and attentive to residents and guests
* Understands safe cleaning practices, including chemical handling and infection control
* Able to solve practical problems as they arise
REQUIRED
* Experience in cleaning
* Valid Working with Children Check
* Current Police Check
* Valid Driver Licence
PERKS AND SAFETY
* Onsite parking provided
* Secure, supportive working environment with responsive duress protocols
* A deeply meaningful role in a unique, city-based parish
* A supportive and encouraging parish community
* A paid part-time position with flexible weekly commitment.
HOW TO APPLY
To express your interest, please email your cover letter (telling us a bit about yourself and why you're drawn to this role) and your resume with subject line Housekeeper – Caroline Springs.
to:
Please refer to the position description for further details.
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