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About us:

YHA Australia offers unique, affordable, and sustainable accommodation across Australia. We are a for-purpose, membership-based organisation and have provided curious travellers with quality short-stay accommodation for over 80 years. Our mission is to help create a more open and accommodating world where life flourishes.  

YHA Sydney Harbour, boasting 263 beds across 106 rooms, is situated in the city's core, offering cozy and economical lodging to both groups and solo travelers from across the globe. Perched with a backdrop of breathtaking vistas of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge, this award-winning YHA stands atop the archaeological echoes of The Rocks, Sydney's storied quarter, melding cutting-edge amenities and eco-friendly practices with a touch of historical charm.

About the role:

YHA Sydney Harbour is in search of Housekeepers/Cleaners to join our team on a part-time basis. Our housekeeping staff plays a crucial role in maintaining the property's cleanliness and upholding the high standards expected of YHA properties.

Day-to-day duties include:

Housekeeping/Cleaner responsibilities include refreshing communal areas, sanitizing bathrooms, guest rooms, and kitchens, restocking necessary items, and maintaining the property's pristine condition.

What are we looking for:

• Previous experience in housekeeping or commercial cleaning 
• Willingness to take direction from others
• Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Flexible availability 24/7 roster including night shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Availability of at least 4 days & 4 nights per week
• Good communication skills verbal and written

What’s in it for you:

• Access to benefits and discounts across the YHA national network of properties.
• Professional development and career opportunity support across the YHA organisation and network.
• Yearly social events to the snowy mountains and other locations for team building and fun!
• We embrace diversity, celebrate the cultural holidays that are important to you.
• Wellbeing support for you and your immediate family through the Wellbeing Gateway platform, part of our Employee Assistance Program
• Good people tend to know good people, so if you know someone with the skills and values we are looking for, we have a great candidate referral program.

Our Culture:

At YHA, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• Gender Balance – empowering our people to access and enjoy the same opportunities to build great careers at YHA, regardless of gender or gender identity.
• Indigenous Australians – provide more opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, communities, and customers to engage with our business.
• Accessibility – improving the accessibility (physical or otherwise) of our properties, workplaces and digital platforms for team members, contractors, and guests with a disability.
• Flexible Working – supporting and empowering our people to balance their work and life commitments through a flexible working culture; and
• Pride – enabling our LGBTQIA+ community to be their authentic selves and grow at YHA

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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