Housekeeping Cleaner

St Vincent's Health Australia; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 4,684,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Staff benefits package

Job summary

The Mater hospital in North Sydney is seeking an experienced cleaner to join Environmental Services, covering night shifts from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM. This casual role supports cleaning and waste removal as per hospital procedures and liaises with staff and patients to ensure service delivery.

You will be part of a dedicated team, working independently or with colleagues to meet needs during leave and peak periods, while upholding infection control standards and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of infection control principles.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with a variety of cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services and waste removal per hospital policies.
• Liaise with nurses, patients and visitors about service provisions.
• Relieve staff on leave and cover during busy periods.

Skills

Healthcare cleaning experience

Infection control knowledge

Shift flexibility

Independent / team work

Cleaning equipment experience

Job description

Job Description: Role Title: Housekeeping Cleaner Role Type: Casual Shift details: Night shifts, usually 6:00 PM- 11:30 PM 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 shifts to relieve staff on leave and cover 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

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 [e-mail] View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.