Housekeeping Cleaner

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Maternity excellence

Surgical innovation

Oncology leadership

Safe staffing

Growth opportunities

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Mater hospital in North Sydney is seeking a casual Housekeeping Cleaner to cover morning shifts around 8AM–4PM and night shifts around 6PM–11:30PM. The role includes cleaning services and waste removal in the Environmental Services Department, with liaison to nurses, patients and visitors.

Flexibility for varied shifts and experience in healthcare cleaning are required. We offer an environment focused on world-class care and a not-for-profit setting, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of infection control principles.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to support the needs of the housekeeping department working independently or as a member of a team.
• Previous experience with a variety of cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services and waste removal according to Hospital policies and Environmental Services procedures.
• Liaise with staff and customers (nurses, patients, visitors) concerning service provisions.
• Cover shifts to relieve staff on leave and during busy periods.

Skills

Healthcare cleaning

Infection control

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Role Title: Housekeeping Cleaner
• Role Type: Casual
• Shift details: Morning shifts around 8AM- 4PM, Night shifts around 6PM --11:30PM
• Department and Location: Environmental Services, Mater hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 29.36 AUD base per hour +super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world‑class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading‑edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About The Role

• We are looking for an experienced cleaner who is flexible and prepared to cover different shiftsto relieve staff on leaveandcover during busy periods.
• The purpose of this role is to provide cleaning services and waste removal according to the policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Environmental Services Department.
• The cleaner is required to liaise with staff and customers (nurses, patients, visitors) concerning the service provisions.

About You

• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of infection control principles.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to support the needs of the housekeeping department working independently or as a member of a team.
• Previous experience with a variety of cleaning equipment.

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually

• An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)

• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care

• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres

• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios

• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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