Hospital Environmental Cleaner: Infection Control

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career支持

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Tasmanian Government’s Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Cleaner for Launceston General Hospital. You will perform infection-control cleaning, cover discharge cleaning needs, and help maintain a safe, hygienic hospital environment across clinical and non-clinical areas.

Permanent part-time (24 hours per fortnight) with opportunities for fixed-term casual placements; salary sits at approximately AU$65,827 to AU$68,854 per year pro rata, with the Tasmanian State Service Award.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary cleaning practices and infection control principles.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and respond to clinical needs.
• A commitment to providing high-quality cleaning services in a healthcare environment.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and adhering to procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, including safe manual handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Join our team as an Environmental Cleaner and play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy hospital environment.
• Work across clinical and non-clinical areas, deliver high-quality infection control cleaning services.
• Support outbreak and isolation cleaning requirements.
• Help minimise infection risks for patients, visitors and staff.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare and support teams, contribute to quality and safety initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to other cleaning staff when required.

Skills

Cleaning practices

Infection control

Independent work

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Workplace safety

Education

Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)

Job description

Tasmanian Government’s Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Cleaner for Launceston General Hospital. You will perform infection-control cleaning, cover discharge cleaning needs, and help maintain a safe, hygienic hospital environment across clinical and non-clinical areas.

Permanent part-time (24 hours per fortnight) with opportunities for fixed-term casual placements; salary sits at approximately AU$65,827 to AU$68,854 per year pro rata, with the Tasmanian State Service Award.