Overview
Join to apply for the Hospital Assistant - Cleaner role at Hunter New England Local Health District .
Location: Calvary Mater Hospital & HNELHD Mental Health Centre | Employment Type: Permanent Full Time | Hours Per Week: 38
Responsibilities
* Clean and maintain external areas of the hospital, including courtyards, carparks, pathways and stairwells.
* Manage external waste bins and assist with graffiti removal.
* Contribute to internal cleaning duties as required.
* Assist with waste and linen collection during rostered shifts.
* Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
About You
* You're a team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high cleaning standards.
* You're physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in all seasons, and take pride in contributing to a safe and hygienic hospital environment.
You Must Have
* Good physical fitness and the ability to work in outdoor conditions year-round (PPE and uniforms provided).
* A strong sense of responsibility and reliability.
* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
* High-pressure hose equipment.
* Leaf blowers.
* Carpet cleaners.
* Floor scrubbers.
Why Join Us?
* Onsite training and support from experienced staff.
* Access to online learning through My Health Learning.
* Ongoing opportunities to build your skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
* This is more than a cleaning role - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety, wellbeing and experience of patients, staff and visitors every day.
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Meagan Kingston-Hogg on
Information For Applicants
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or .
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full-time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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