Hospitality & Environmental Servcies Assistant (Kaniva)

West-Wimmera-Health-Service; Kaniva; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service in Kaniva is seeking a casual Hospitality and Environmental Services Assistant to support cleaning of acute facilities, residential aged care areas and external properties. The role includes meal preparation and service for patients, residents, staff and meetings, while maintaining safe, sanitary standards.

The position operates on a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work without active supervision.
• Ability to communicate with staff, consumers and the community.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning standards for acute facilities and residential aged care areas.
• Assist with preparation, service and delivery of meals for patients and staff.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are safe and sanitary.
• Follow Infection Control guidelines and Food Safety standards.
• Rotating roster over a 7-day period, including weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

MS Office basics

Tools

Microsoft

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Hospitality & Environmental Servcies Assistant (Kaniva)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 NOVEMBER 2026

We are seeking a Hospitality and Environmental Services Assistant to work in a casual capacity based at Kaniva.

About the role

• The Hospitality and Environmental Services Assistant is responsible for cleaning the acute facilities, residential aged care areas and external properties.


• They assist with preparation, service and delivery of meals for patients, residents, staff, meetings and other functions. They
  ensure the supplies and equipment in relevant areas are maintained in a safe and sanitarycondition in accordance with Department of Human Services Standards and Infection Control
  Guidelines.


• They are on a rotating roster over a 7-day period, including weekends and public holidays.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Effective communication and organisational skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work without active supervision.


• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, support employees, consumers, management and the community.


• Proven ability to prioritise and be multi-skilled.


• Demonstrate basic ability to learn and use computer software packages including Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel and other software packages as necessary.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health Regulations, Infection Control Health Regulations and Victorian Food Safety Standards.


• Proficiency in cleaning through on-the-job training.


• Proficiency in kitchen duties and food preparation through on-the-job training.

Mandatory Employment Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.


• Working with Children Check.


• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Maintaining and complying with cleaning standards and Food Safety Guidelines.


• Maintain a high standard of hygiene.


• Ensure strict adherence with West Wimmera Health Service Infection Prevention protocols.


• Communicate effectively with other employees within the facility.


• Liaise and provide assistance with work colleagues and disability-supported employees in a professional manner.