About the role

As part of our Housekeeping team, you will be responsible for maintaining a standard of cleaning excellence across all areas of our St Vincent’s Lismore campus. Your everyday tasks will include:

• Using different equipment and products to complete a wide range of internal and external cleaning tasks – floors, bathrooms, offices, fixtures, fittings and so on;
• High reach cleaning such as high ceilings and windows;
• Carpet shampooing using specialized equipment and cleaning methods to ensure thorough cleaning and disinfection;
• Floor stripping and polishing by eliminating scratches, stains and dirt.
• Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing upholstered furniture like chairs and sofas to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of germs.
• Environmental cleaning including both routine cleaning and more thorough disinfection.
• Maintaining a safe and hazard free environment;
• Adhering to Infection Control procedures and working to all job specifications, in line with all relevant policies and procedures.

We have permanent and casual positions available, based at our St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

Our benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment/ accommodation benefits each year (100% yours i.e. no split with SVL), increasing your overall take home pay
• Salary increases and holiday leave loading in line with our Enterprise Agreement
• Access to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Access to free Flu vaccinations each year
• Discounted private health insurance through our Corporate Health Plan
• Staff discount on St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions
• Subsidised meals
• Free onsite staff parking
• Corporate uniform provided
• Ongoing formal and informal performance feedback

Your skills & experience

• The ability to work both independently and as part of team
• Flexibility and available to work shifts on a rotating roster
• Understanding and adhering to infection control protocols and procedures
• Self-motivated and willing to participate in quality control and self-development programs
• An understanding of infection control principles, policies and procedures
• Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, residents, visitors and staff
• Previous cleaning in a health-care setting preferred but not essential

About us

Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, carers, employees, and community every day.

For an overview of the recruitment process at St Vincents Hospital please see the attached document.

To apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.

APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines what you are looking for and why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au

For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team on email [email protected]

* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC)

* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.