Environmental Services Assistant - REQ632555

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for tax savings

Meal entertainment savings

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Aboriginal recruitment support

Job summary

The Environmental Services Assistant role at NSW Health provides essential non-clinical support to the nursing team, including patient lifting and transport, and backing up emergency response and specimen delivery. You will also handle cleaning, waste duties, and restocking to maintain high hygiene standards across hospital areas.

Applicants must meet workplace safety requirements and be able to work a variable roster 24/7 if required.

Qualifications

• Competency in reading and writing English to perform duties safely.
• Ability to push/pull mobile waste bins, beds and trolleys.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety, including infection control, with roster flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff with non-clinical patient care including lifting and transport.
• Assist emergency response teams and collect/deliver specimens and equipment.
• Restock supplies and consumables; undertake cleaning and waste duties.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness across hospital areas to minimise infections.

Skills

English literacy

Manual handling

WHS awareness

Roster flexibility

Job description

Employment Type:Various Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

Position Classification:Hospital Assist Gde 2

Remuneration:59919.26 - 59919.26 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week:up to 38

Requisition ID:REQ632555

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Opportunity will remain open for applications until vacancies are filled. Interviews and appointments will be taking place during this period.

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 Assistant position will provide support to the nursing team in non-clinical care of the patient regarding patient lifting and transportation. They will be an active team member and support emergency response teams, collection and delivery of specimens, equipment, consumables, restocking of supplies and consumables.

The position will also be required to undertake cleaning and waste duties as assigned, may including general cleaning, terminal cleaning of internal areas and external areas to ensure a high level of cleanliness is provided and maintained in all areas of the hospital grounds to minimise health care associated infections.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Displays competency in the reading and writing of English to enable required duties to be performed safely and to acceptable levels.
• Has ability to push, or pull mobile waste bins, patient beds and trolleys frequently.
• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of workplace health and safety issues, including infection control and has the ability to work on a variable roster 24/7 if required.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on [e-mail]

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail]

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing 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

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description . Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.