Cleaners Environmental Services Multiple Part Time and Casual Positions Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers EA 2025-2027 - Classification, salary (IN18 upon commencement, then move to IN19 upon obtaining three months experience) (excludes allowances) (Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years) Exciting opportunities have arisen to join the Environmental Services Team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Reporting to Environmental Services Supervisors, roles provide cleaning services throughout hospital buildings and other facilities. These positions support a clean, pleasant and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff supports all WGHG campuses. We are seeking applications from motivated, experienced and enthusiastic people to undertake a variety of cleaning duties to support environmental services and our stakeholders in a busy healthcare environment, with a willingness to accept challenges and working within a large team. These positions are for multiple permanent part-time applicants for regular rostered hours per fortnight, available Monday-Friday with some weekend work . Casual opportunities are also available. Additional hours may be offered if available. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Our preferred candidate will have a responsible and mature work attitude and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety obligations. Desirable but not essential Skills & Experience include Experience in cleaning, Understanding of Infection Control standards. Our preferred candidate will have to: Maintain hard floor surfaces /soft floor surfaces (Carpet) and Scrub and Polish floors. Cleaning of walls/ceilings/fans and furniture. Cleaning of showers/toilets/sinks/basins/bath and mirrors. Clean inside windows and glass. Clean and change beds and trolleys Changing of screens and curtains. Clean touch points, (light switches, power points, patient call bell, door handles and hand rails). Collect waste from wards, offices, clinical or other site buildings and place in the pan room or waste collection area. Collect filled linen skips from clinical areas and place in pan room or designated area. Ensures disposal of soiled linen and waste is carried out according to Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines. The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
- Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks simultaneously. IMPORTANT: This role in the healthcare sector requires vaccination annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. About our organisation The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include: Flexible working arrangements Professional development Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free Parking Working with us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. Further details and how to apply Further information is contained in the Position Description . Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Matthew Rocke, Environmental Services Coordinator, (03) 562 30698, matt.rocke@wghg.com.au Applications close: 15 October 2026 * (applications may close earlier) * Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified. As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
