Environmental Services Auditor/Training Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertain

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Job summary

The Environmental Services Training and Audit Officer role at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead within Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) focuses on cleaning audits and training to support the Environmental Services team. The role ensures infection control and aligns with NSW Health policies and SCHN guidelines.

The position involves auditing compliance, delivering initial and ongoing training, and providing mandatory training support for Environmental Services staff and related

Qualifications

• Auditing experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines and WHS requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience developing and delivering training and assessments.
• Experience creating and improving policies and work practices.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel and related mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cleaning audits and training programs for Environmental Services.
• Audit compliance with cleaning, waste and safety standards and policies.
• Induct and train new Environmental Services staff and conduct refresher training.
• Develop and implement staff competency assessments and training plans.

Skills

Auditing

Infection control

Communication skills

Training & assessment

Policy development

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:REQ693541
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on [e-mail]

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

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 [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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.