Environmental and Support Services Manager - Garrawarra Centre

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 allocated days off per year

Salary packaging options

Fitness/Gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

NSW Health in Garrawarra Centre is seeking an Environmental and Support Services Manager to lead cleaning, waste, linen, stores, food/catering, HASA and patient transport operations.

You will work with clinical and corporate teams to ensure compliant, safe and efficient service delivery and will report to the Garrawarra Centre leadership.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Corporate and/or Catering Services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of corporate and catering processes within health or aged care.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on management/admin tasks.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for briefs, reports and presentations.
• Flexibility to adapt work practices to meet changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning, waste, linen, stores, food/catering, HASA and patient transport services.
• Collaborate with clinical and corporate teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Health, SESLHD and relevant standards.
• Prepare reports and briefs as part of the service portfolio.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Time management

Delegation

Flexibility

Education

Corporate/Catering Services qualification

Job description

Environmental and Support Services Manager - Garrawarra Centre

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration:$91,326.00 - $121,497.00 Per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ694339
Location: Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall
Application Close: Friday 9 October 2026

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
This role is responsible for providing support services for the management of the Garrawarra Corporate Support Services Department. This position is responsible for working collaboratively with the broader Garrawarra Centre clinical and corporate teams to ensure the smooth operations of cleaning, waste management, linen, stores, food / catering services, HASA and patient transport services. The position is responsible for ensuring the portfolio functions comply with NSW Health, SESLHD and food standard policies, procedures and standards in addition to the National Aged Care Quality Standards.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Corporate and/or Catering Services or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the processes of Corporate and Catering Services within in a health or aged care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team in performing a range of management and administrative tasks within allocated timeframe.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare briefings, reports and presentations in line with the scope and responsibilities of the service portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to meet current and emerging business needs.
• Current drivers licence and/or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to determine priorities for others and delegate tasks to achieve work objectives.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.