Hospitality & Environmental Servcies Assistant (Kaniva)

West Wimmera Health Service; Kaniva; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service is seeking a Hospitality and Environmental Services Assistant in a casual capacity based at Kaniva. The role covers cleaning acute facilities, residential aged care areas and supporting meal preparation and service for patients, residents, staff and meetings.

You will work on a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, and contribute to maintaining safe, hygienic environments in line with Department of Health Infection Control guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to liaise with staff, consumers and management.
• Multitask and prioritise in a hospital setting.
• Basic computer skills including Word/Excel/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning standards across acute facilities and residential aged care areas.
• Ensure hygiene and Food Safety guidelines are followed.
• Assist with preparation, service and delivery of meals for patients, residents, staff and meetings.
• Adhere to Infection Control Guidelines and West Wimmera Health Service protocols.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Team communication

MS Office basics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

30th October, 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 sanitary condition 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 RESPONSBILITIES 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.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 NOVEMBER 2026