Abbeyfield Australia is the peak national body, together this community based incorporated Associations successfully manage 22 Abbeyfield Houses across Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and ACT.

Traditionally, Abbeyfield’s focus had been affordable, assisted group housing for older people, though in response to community need we have moved to meet the growing demand for assisted housing for adults with mild intellectual disabilities. Abbeyfield Australia is a part of the world wide Abbeyfield movement encompassing countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium and South Africa.

The Goulburn Abbeyfield society is seeking to appoint a full time house keeper for its Goulburn House. The beautiful Goulburn Abbeyfield House opened in June 2012 and is set on the old ‘Pencomas’ Lodge site. The house is very well positioned and only a short walk to the shops and amenities.

Abbeyfield Goulburn is a large family style home, which offers supportive housing for 10 adults that have an intellectual disability.

The successful applicant will receive an attractive salary package comprising:

• An award-based salary is paid and this is (subject to an Enterprise Agreement currently under negotiation) SCHADS Award
• 9.5 per cent superannuation
• Pro rate annual leave with leave loading
• Private accommodation in an attractive and comfortable unfurnished 2-bedroom unit attached to the House.

Further details regarding this responsible position are available on the public library page of the Abbeyfield Australia website (www.abbeyfield.org.au). 

A full Position Description is attached below.