Environmental Services Auditor/Training Officer

Sydney-Childrens-Hospital-Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertainm

accrued days off (ADOs)

fitness passport

employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking an Environmental Services Training and Audit Officer to deliver cleaning audits and training for the Environmental Services team at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead. You will ensure infection control alignment with NSW Health policies and SCHN guidelines.

Responsibilities include auditing for standards compliance, providing induction, conducting competency assessments, and delivering ongoing refresher training for staff and related personnel.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines and WHS.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience developing and delivering staff training and assessments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive cleaning audits and training programs for Environmental Services.
• Audit compliance with cleaning, waste and safety standards and policies.
• Provide initial and ongoing training and assessments for new Environmental Services staff.
• Support mandatory training and cross-training for other staff within Environmental Services.

Skills

Auditing experience

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Staff training experience

Teamwork

Policy development

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Employment TypePermanentFull Time

Position ClassificationGeneral Admin Staff Gde 4

Remuneration76838.16 - 76838.16 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week38

Requisition IDREQ693541

LocationWestmead

Applications CloseMidnight on 27 September 2026

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

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

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.

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

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

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.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

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.

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1) Position Description
2) Applying for this position

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

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