Cleaner

Bupa, a global health care leader, is looking for a part-time Cleaner to join its Ballarat care home on site. The role focuses on keeping residents’ surroundings clean and well cared for in a modern facility that provides rest home, hospital, and dementia care. The listing carries reference number 65822 and was posted on Monday, October 12, 2026. The position is an onsite, permanent part-time role, based at Bupa Ballarat in Ballarat, Australia.

If you take pride in creating a welcoming, hygienic environment and you want a role where your daily work supports residents’ comfort, this could be a good fit. The job is part of the housekeep­ing team, with shifts that rotate and include weekends, and it offers a stable roster within a purpose-built setting. The recruiter for this posting is Cadence Jowers-Wilding.

A day in the life at the Ballarat home

As a Cleaner, you’ll work closely with the Housekeeping team to keep rooms and public areas in excellent order, following the cleaning schedule and using supplies efficiently. You’ll be mindful of safety and chemical handling policies, and you’ll report any faults or issues to the Household supervisor so they can be addressed promptly. A big part of the role is showing respect and dignity to residents in every interaction, ensuring a homely and healthy environment for everyone who lives and visits the home.

The essentials and the nice-to-haves

Here's what you need to bring to the role, plus a few extras that would help you hit the ground running.

• Experience cleaning in a setting similar to a care home is a plus.
• You’re a proactive team player who can also work well on your own when needed.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make a difference for residents.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends.
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements to reach the Ballarat site.
• You have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

• Experience handling cleaning supplies safely and storing chemicals properly.
• Comfort with following a daily cleaning schedule and reporting faults as soon as you notice them.
• Good communication and a respectful, patient approach when interacting with residents and staff.
• A calm, can-do attitude that supports the housekeeping team during busy periods.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role is described as permanent part-time, with a typical workload of about 28 hours per week. Shifts run from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, and the roster follows a 4 days on, 2 days off pattern on a six-week cycle, spanning Monday through Sunday. The job is based on site at Bupa Ballarat, and it’s suited to someone who can commit to rotating shifts and a consistent schedule.

What the role offers beyond hours includes practical benefits such as complimentary uniforms and an annual footwear allowance, access to a broad range of employee discounts and benefits, and support services through an Employee Assistance Programme. Eligible employees may receive Southern Cross health insurance with monthly premiums fully paid, plus opportunities for flu vaccinations, skin checks, and an initial menopause consultation. The organisation also provides fixed rolling rosters to help you plan life outside work, and access to Bupa’s Viva wellbeing programme, enhanced parental leave, and a Refer a Friend Programme.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with any cleaning experience in care home or similar environments, since that’s noted as preferable for the role.

Show you’re a strong fit for this position by proving you can work well within a housekeeping team while also handling tasks independently when needed. Include examples that demonstrate empathy for residents and a steady, reliable approach to daily duties.

Expect interview questions about following safety policies and how you handle cleaning chemicals, and be ready to discuss your availability for a rotating schedule that includes weekends.

Consider asking about how cleanliness is measured in the home and how the cleaning schedule is reviewed, or what training you would receive on safety policies and chemical handling to support your integration into the team.