Cleaner

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite fitness facilities

Childcare services

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a motivated individual to join the Support Services cleaning team at Sandringham Hospital in Melbourne. The role covers cleaning in the Theatre department and ensuring high standards of hygiene, patient trolley cleaning, and parasite control.

Casual positions include afternoon and night shifts, with opportunities for weekend and pm shifts. We value flexibility, strong communication, and adherence to infection control practices to provide a safe environment for patients,

Qualifications

• Background of cleaning in health facilities or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Experience cleaning in operating theatres and ED is preferred.
• Flexibility and motivation to meet standards and infection control principles.
• Role includes afternoon and night shifts.
• Casual opportunities available for weekend and pm shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleaning services including cleaning and making patient trolleys.
• Contribute to a safe environment for Patients/Residents, Staff and Visitors.
• Work within the Theatre department at Sandringham Hospital.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Theatres cleaning

Infection control

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Job Basics

• Casual positions
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Cleaner/Patient Transport Assistant Grade 2 (IN19)
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Support Services provides the core Support Services of Non-ward Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds, Distribution, Security, Ward Support, Food Services and Car Parking. The position of Support Services Cleaner is a key operational role within the support services team.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Support Services cleaning team in our Theatre department. Sandringham Hospital provides healthcare in emergency, paediatrics, general medicine and in outpatient clinics. In this role you will be responsible for the provision of high quality cleaning services including the cleaning and making of patient trolleys.

Skills And Experience Required

• As the ideal candidate you will have a background of cleaning experience within Health Facilities or equivalent and possess excellent communication skills
• Experince in cleaning in operating Theatres and ED is preferred
• A high level of flexibility and motivation to achieve set standards, contribute to Occupational Health and Safety and understand and practice infection control principles is required
• The role includes afternoon and night shifts
• There are also casual opportunities available for weekend and pm shifts
• This role requires good time management and organisational skills, as the main function is the provision to provide a safe environment for Patients/Residents, Staff and Visitors

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.