Hospital Assistant, Environmental Services

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking a Hospital Assistant to join the Environmental Services team in delivering high-quality cleaning in line with AWH standards and infection control procedures. The role supports patients, staff and other clients across our sites with a rotating Day/Afternoon/Night roster.

Permanent part-time employment offers flexible work arrangements, a strong team culture, and opportunities to contribute to a growing regional health service serving North-East Victoria and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of cleaning principles.
• Proven ability to maintain a physically active routine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles.
• Confirmed experience in a cleaning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services in accordance with AWH Cleaning Standards and Infection Control Procedures to patients, staff and other identified clients.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean hospital environment across shifts (Day, Afternoon, Night).

Skills

Cleaning principles

Infection control

Physical stamina

Cleaning environment experience

Job description

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments

About the Role

The Hospital Assistant will be a valued member of the Environmental Services team, providing efficient and effective cleaning service in accordance with AWH Cleaning Standards, Infection Control Procedures, and Department of Health cleaning principles for patients, staff and other identified clients. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

Successful applicants will be required to work a rotating roster comprising Day, Afternoon and Night Shifts.

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of cleaning principles.
• Proven ability to maintain a physically active routine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles.
• Confirmed experience in a cleaning environment.

Employment Type: This is a permanent part-time opportunities.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice

All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

Salary and Terms

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Applications close Monday 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm