Environmental Service Training and Audit Officer

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging including meal娱乐

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an Environmental Services Training and Audit Officer to lead cleaning audits and training for The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. You will audit against infection control standards and NSW Health policies, delivering induction and ongoing training for Environmental Services staff.

You will assess competency, provide refresher sessions, and support mandatory training across Environmental Services. This role supports a safe hospital environment and infection control compliance.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience, preferably environmental cleaning audits in healthcare.
• Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines and WHS incl. manual handling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience delivering staff training and assessments.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and mobile devices (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive cleaning audits and training programs for Environmental Services.
• Audit compliance with standards and legislative requirements for cleaning, waste and safety.
• Deliver initial training and induction to new Environmental Services staff and undertake competency assessments.
• Provide refresher training and support mandatory training for Environmental Services staff.
• Provide training to other staff within Environmental Services scope.
• Collaborate with Environmental Services team to improve service delivery.

Skills

Auditing (environmental)

Infection control

WHS & safety

Communication

Staff training design

Teamwork

Policy development

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Service Training and Audit Officer

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time

Position Classification:General Admin Staff Gde 4

Remuneration:76838.16 - 76838.16 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID:REQ704089

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 8 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

This position is due to transition to HealthShare NSW by end of year which means that applicants will become an employee of HealthShare NSW. HealthShare NSW is part of NSW Health and provides Sydney Children's Network and Local Health Districts with state-wide services such as finance, payroll, procurement, food, support services (cleaning and waste), linen, and non-emergency patient transport. All conditions of employment remain the same and are in accordance with the relevant State Award.

What you'll be doing

The Environmental Services Training and Audit Officer is responsible for delivering comprehensive cleaning audits and training programs to support the Environmental Services team at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control in alignment with NSW Health infection control policies and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) guidelines.

The auditing function will involve auditing for compliance with standards and legislative requirements including cleaning, waste and safety.

The training function will involve delivering initial training and induction to all new Environmental Services employees, undertaking competency assessments, providing ongoing refresher training and supporting mandatory training for Environmental Services staff, and also providing training to other staff within the scope of Environmental Services functions.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

• Demonstrated ability through experience and/or knowledge relating to auditing, preferably environmental cleaning auditing within a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Infection Control guidelines, WH&S including manual handling and ability to respond appropriately to safety and health issues.
• Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering staff training and assessment programs.
• Proven ability to work within a team and to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing policies, systems and work practices to improve service delivery.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office programs and mobile devices i.e. Word, Outlook, PowerPoints, Excel.

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au