The Hospital The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

The Hospital The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

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About The Role An opportunity has become available within The Royal Children’s Hospital for an Environmental Services Attendant within the Support Services Department. This is a Casual position within the Support Services Department. S hifts: Day Shift, Afternoon Shift & Night Shift across Weekdays and Weekends. As an Environmental Service Attendant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and protected environment across both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital.



Reporting to the Environmental Services Supervisor, you will ensure that your practices adhere to Infection Control guidelines and the Cleaning Standards for Victorian Health Facilities. In this role, you will ensure that your work aligns with Infection Control guidelines and Cleaning Standards for Victorian Health Facilities. Your well-developed written and verbal communication skills combined with your interpersonal skills will provide you with the ability to work within a team environment in varying locations throughout the hospital. Your customer focus attention to detail will enable you to provide a high-level service to patients, families and colleagues. Classification for this position is from IN18 - IN19 (Hourly rate: $26.96 - $28.16 per annum, plus superannuation).

What You’ll Achieve

Commitment to service excellence

High attention to detail

Your Skills And Experience

Knowledge of infection controls principles and procedures

Well-developed communication skills (verbal and written)

Proven interpersonal skills

Previous experience in a hospital setting desirable

Ability to adapt to a multifunctional and diverse environment

Willingness to undertake required training

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to resolve conflict in a professionally

Capability to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse team





Physically fit for manual work

About The Department Support Services began life back in 2007 growing out of the old Environmental Services Department to become one of the largest single departments in the hospital with over 220 staff.

What We Offer

Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options)

Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training

Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development

Hybrid work model, if applicable to role

Convenient location & close to public transport

Staff immunisation drives

Special events

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, versatile working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities

Help when you need it most Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge

Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport

Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other Requirements

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain

Valid Working with Children Check

Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application Process For more information about this position please contact Saron Mogese, Coordinator via ph: OR e

📌 Environmental Services Attendant (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne