Housekeeper / Cleaner

The roleAs part of our 35+ Housekeeping team, you will be responsible for maintaining a standard of cleaning excellence across all areas of our St Vincent’s Lismore campus.This will include:Using different equipment and products to complete a wide range of cleaning tasks – floors, bathrooms, offices, fixtures, fittings and so on;Undertaking laundry duties including washing, drying, folding and moving full laundry trolleys to their designated areas;  Cleaning and servicing rooms and common areas throughout the campus i.e. hospital, aged care, childcare, offices, suites, pool etc, including emptying bins, changing linen, replenishing supplies, sanitising surfaces etc; 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 multiple casual positions available - APPLY NOW.Our benefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to making St Vincent's Lismore a truly great place to work, we offer our housekeeping staff:Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment benefits every FBT year, increasing your overall take home paySalary increases and holiday leave loading in line with your Enterprise Agreementincreasing your overall take home payDiscounted access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities through a SVL Fitness Passport membershipFree counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAPDiscounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health PlanDiscounted St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions (staff only)Free Flu vaccinations each yearSubsidised meals in our staff cafeteria Free onsite staff parkingUniforms provided + laundry allowanceOngoing formal and informal performance feedbackYour skills & experienceThe ability to work both independently and as part of team;Flexibility and available to work shifts on a rotating rosterProactive in identifying and putting forward ideas to resolve issues, before and when they ariseSelf-motivated and willing to participate in quality control and self-development programs, as required.An understanding and/or willingness to learn and adhere to all infection control principles, policies and procedures relevant to your role;Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, residents, visitors and staff;Previous cleaning in a health-care setting preferred but not essential. Training and support will be provided for all work duties.About usEstablished 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, staff and community every day.To applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidates are found.APPLY now by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how you can contribute to making St Vincent’s Lismore a truly great place to work.Please note the following: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.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered eligible to apply for this position.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 at hr@svh.org.au  AUD Lismore 2480

Housekeeper / Cleaner

The role

As part of our 35+ Housekeeping team, you will be responsible for maintaining a standard of cleaning excellence across all areas of our St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

This will include:

  • Using different equipment and products to complete a wide range of cleaning tasks – floors, bathrooms, offices, fixtures, fittings and so on;
  • Undertaking laundry duties including washing, drying, folding and moving full laundry trolleys to their designated areas;  
  • Cleaning and servicing rooms and common areas throughout the campus i.e. hospital, aged care, childcare, offices, suites, pool etc, including emptying bins, changing linen, replenishing supplies, sanitising surfaces etc; 
  • 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 multiple casual positions available - APPLY NOW.

Our benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to making St Vincent's Lismore a truly great place to work, we offer our housekeeping staff:

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment benefits every FBT year, increasing your overall take home pay
  • Salary increases and holiday leave loading in line with your Enterprise Agreement
  • increasing your overall take home pay
  • Discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities through a SVL Fitness Passport membership
  • Free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP
  • Discounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health Plan
  • Discounted St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions (staff only)
  • Free Flu vaccinations each year
  • Subsidised meals in our staff cafeteria 
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Uniforms provided + laundry allowance
  • 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
  • Proactive in identifying and putting forward ideas to resolve issues, before and when they arise
  • Self-motivated and willing to participate in quality control and self-development programs, as required.
  • An understanding and/or willingness to learn and adhere to all infection control principles, policies and procedures relevant to your role;
  • Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, residents, visitors and staff;
  • Previous cleaning in a health-care setting preferred but not essential. Training and support will be provided for all work duties.

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, staff and community every day.

To apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidates are found.

APPLY now by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how you can contribute to making St Vincent’s Lismore a truly great place to work.

Please note the following:

  • 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.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 at hr@svh.org.au