General Hand (Cleaner)

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Aruma is seeking a General Hand (Cleaner) in Blacktown, full-time onsite, to join a values driven, inclusive team that supports people with disabilities. You’ll work with team leaders to help supported employees carry out cleaning and light maintenance across a range of sites, following instructions and scheduling. The role rewards reliability, a high level of physical fitness, clear communication, and the ability to work independently or with others, plus a valid P2 licence and willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check. To apply, tailor your resume to show cleaning experience and teamwork, apply early, and highlight your alignment with Aruma’s culture and benefits such as salary packaging and development opportunities.

About Our Team

Aruma commercial cleaning services conduct all areas of cleaning such as office cleaning, window cleaning and external cleaning for any facility from office to retail. We can help maintain a clean business and retail environment for you and your customers. Our team and staff are professional, experienced, reliable, and trustworthy.

We provide options from one-offspring cleaning, through to maintaining the cleanliness of your business on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. We understand that our clients’ needs will vary and we will work with you to create a thorough program. Aruma Facilities Management - Partners you can trust. Expertise, quality and scale.

About the Role

You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive business enterprise to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to be employed alongside other skilled team members. General Hands will work alongside team leaders to assist supported employees to carry out cleaning, and general maintenance to maintain a wide variety of sites for our commercial clients to contribute to enhancing the lives of people with a disability and achieving agreed operational and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• General cleaning, vacuuming, bathrooms/toilets, mopping, dusting, laundry, washing walls/windows.
• Light domestic duties.
• The General Hand is well supported by the team leader to build positive team relationships that reflect the Aruma core values.
• Supported employees are assisted to develop new skills and achieve employment goals.
• Tasks are completed consistent with instructions from team leaders and supervisors, as well as contract specifications and scheduling requirements.

What you will need…

• A high level of physical fitness to meet the manual handling and environmental requirements of the position.
• Ability to work independently and/ or collaboratively as a team member.
• Sound verbal and written communication and ability to assess when to escalate issues.
• Ability to use technical skills to solve maintenance and site issues.
• Valid driver’s licence - minimum P2.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Childrens Check.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: From professional development, Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.