Waste Handler/Cleaner

We are seeking Environmental Services Assistants to provide day-day cleaning across our hospital on a permanent part-time basis. This opportunity will have you being a part of a brilliant team of people responsible for providing the highest standards of cleanliness.

About the Role

This role includes cleaning clinical and non-clinical area, safe handling and disposal of waste, and collection and distribution of linen, and the safe operation of cleaning machinery in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies.

You will be responsible for providing and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout all areas of the hospital, ensuring these are in line with infection control guidelines. You will use a range of equipment and be responsible and accountable for your own designated cleaning responsibilities to ensure the team reaches the goals and objectives required on each allocated shift.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Environmental Services team and enjoy working in a role where you can make a positive contribution and make a difference to those around you.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have previous cleaning experience in a hospital and theatre setting with a passion delivering a high standard of customer service, all in line with our Ramsay core values. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to handle high volume catering workflows will be key to this role.

You will also bring:

• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Proven experience with hazard identification
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to commence at short notice 7 days a week to cover mornings, afternoon and evening shifts.
• Experience in health care industry (Desirable)
• Experience in a previous housekeeping role (Desirable)

What’s in it for You: 

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy 

• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more 

• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts 

• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 

• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services. 

Why Join Ramsay: 

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are: 

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff 

• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally 

• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.