STAFF HOUSING

Overview

Staff housing should provide safe, comfortable, durable and functional living environments that support the wellbeing of staff and their families.

The standard staff house should typically include living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom(s), bathroom(s), laundry facilities, storage cupboards, study or home office (where applicable), outdoor living space (verandah/ patio), carparking space, clothes drying area, waste and recycling facilities, power, water and ICT services and security lighting and external pathways.

Concepts of Spaces

Living and Dining Concept

For family interaction, relaxation, dining, and entertaining.

Typical Features & Facilities
- Lounge seating area
- Dining table space
- Natural lighting and ventilation
- Ceiling fans or air conditioning
- TV/data outlets
- Storage/display shelving
- Direct access to outdoor spaces (where applicable)

Living & Dining Areas
Purpose: Spaces for family interaction, relaxation, dining, and entertaining.
Typical Features & Facilities
- Lounge seating area
- Dining table space
- Natural lighting and ventilation
- Ceiling fans or air conditioning
- TV/data outlets
- Storage/display shelving
- Direct access to outdoor spaces (where applicable)

Kitchen Concept

Efficient and hygienic food preparation and storage.

Typical Features & Facilities include Kitchen cabinetry and pantry, Benchtops and splashbacks, Sink and mixer tap, Refrigeration space, Cooktop and oven, Rangehood or exhaust ventilation, Power outlets, Waste and recycling area.

Efficient and hygienic food preparation and storage. Typical Features & Facilities include Kitchen cabinetry and pantry, Benchtops and splashbacks, Sink and mixer tap, Refrigeration space, Cooktop and oven, Rangehood or exhaust ventilation, Power outlets, Waste and recycling area.

Bedroom Concept

Private spaces for rest, study and storage.

Typical Features & Facilities include Bed space, Built-in wardrobe, Bedside tables, Study desk, Natural lighting and ventilation, Power and data outlets, Ceiling fan or air-conditioning.

Private spaces for rest, study and storage. Typical Features & Facilities include Bed space, Built-in wardrobe, Bedside tables, Study desk, Natural lighting and ventilation, Power and data outlets, Ceiling fan or air-conditioning.

Bathroom Concept

Personal hygiene and sanitation facilities.

Typical Features & Facilities include Toilet, Vanity basin, Mirror, Shower enclosure, Bathtub, Towel rails and hooks, Storage cabinets, Exhaust fans or natural ventilation.

Personal hygiene and sanitation facilities. Typical Features & Facilities include Toilet, Vanity basin, Mirror, Shower enclosure, Bathtub, Towel rails and hooks, Storage cabinets, Exhaust fans or natural ventilation.

Laundry Concept

Household washing, drying and storage activities.

Typical Features & Facilities include Washing machine space, Laundry tub, Countertop/ folding bench, Storage cupboards or shelving, Clothes hanging rail, Indoor or outdoor drying area, Power outlets, Floor drain.

Household washing, drying and storage activities. Typical Features & Facilities include Washing machine space, Laundry tub, Countertop/ folding bench, Storage cupboards or shelving, Clothes hanging rail, Indoor or outdoor drying area, Power outlets, Floor drain.

Staff Housing:

Furniture

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings

Kitchen Equipment

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