Employment Type: PermanentPart-Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.42 Per Hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 30
Location: Calvary MaterHospital, Waratah
Requisition ID: REQ685904
Applications Close: Tuesday, 15 September 2026

About the Opportunity

Join the team as a Hospital Assistant – Cleaner at the Calvary MaterHospitaland play an important roleinmaintaininga clean,safeand welcoming environment for patients,visitorsand staff. You will contribute to the delivery of quality cleaning services across clinical and non-clinical areas,in accordance withNSW Health Cleaning Service Standards, Guidelines and Policy.

About the Role

- Carry out cleaning duties across clinical and non-clinical departmentsin accordance withthe relevant Service Plan.
- Clean surfaces, fittings,fixturesand furniture using a range of equipment, including vacuum cleaners,laddersand scrubbers.
- Clean immediate patient environments, including infectious and isolation rooms.
- Remove bags of soiled linen and waste to collection points and undertake manual handling tasks such as moving equipment and stores, pushingtrolleysand mopping floors.
- Maintain relevant records and complete documentation associated with cleaning duties, including ordering consumables.
- Work collaboratively with team members tomaintainopen communication and ensure service requirements and standards are consistently met.
- Participate in staff meetings and training while on duty.
- Adhere to NSW Health and local policies and procedures and follow reasonable directions from the Environmental Services Manager, Supervisor or Team Leaders.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Works effectively as part of a team and is committed to delivering quality services.
- Haspreviouscleaning experience in a healthcare, commercial or industrial setting, ordemonstratedability to perform in the role.
- Hasgood communicationand interpersonal skills.
- Understands work health and safety principles, including safe manual handling and infection control.




- Has good timemanagement skills and can organise their workload andidentifycritical priorities.
- Has basic computer skills and the ability to complete mandatory training requirements, including face-to-face and online units.

The Benefits

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by compelling work andby interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options -up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information:

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.Our commitment to a workforce that reflects thecommunity we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you requireany accommodations or adjustments to the recruitmentprocessplease let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.





To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary packaging options a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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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📌 Hospital Assistant Grade 2 - Cleaning (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Health
📍 New South Wales