Housekeeping Team Leader

Mylifehouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a.

Confidential counselling & wellbeing (

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is seeking a capable Lead Housekeeping professional to manage daily hospital-grade cleaning, linen and waste services at our Camperdown facility. You will roster and supervise the housekeeping team, ensure adherence to COBL policies, and drive audit-ready performance.

The role requires experience in health or facilities housekeeping, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of infection prevention.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping/environmental services in health or facilities settings.
• Proven ability to lead a team and supervise staff.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control practices.
• Experience with cleaning schedules, checklists and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily housekeeping operations to ensure hospital-grade cleaning, linen and waste services.
• Roster staff to meet service standards and operational needs.
• Complete cleaning schedules and required documentation.
• Conduct walk-throughs, spot checks and implement corrective actions.
• Support training, onboarding and coaching of staff.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and PPE usage.
• Assist with WHS reporting and audit findings.

Job description

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?

Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a For-Purpose, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 11 operating theatres, 18 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary packaging through Smart of up to $15,900 per annum
• Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our EAP
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
• A values-driven and inclusive workplace that supports diversity and wellbeing

About the role

Lead day-to-day housekeeping operations to ensure hospital-grade cleaning, linen and waste services are delivered safely, consistently and in line with COBL policies, cleaning schedules and audit expectations.

Your key responsibilities

• Effective and efficient staff rostering ensuring high-quality service standards are met
• Supervise and support the housekeeping team to meet service standards.
• Complete cleaning schedules, checklists and required documentation.
• Conduct walk-throughs/spot checks and drive corrective actions.
• Support training, onboarding and coach-and-feedback.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices (PPE, chemicals, contaminated linen/waste).
• Support WHS by reporting hazards and following safe work procedures.
• Respond to audit/inspection findings and support continuous improvement.

About you

• Experience in housekeeping/environmental services in a health, hospitality or facilities setting.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control.
• Experience with cleaning schedules, checklists and audits.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and correct PPE use.

Desirable

• Hospital or healthcare experience.
• Experience supporting accreditation or internal audit programs.
• Relevant qualification in facilities/hospitality (or equivalent experience).

Essential Requirements

• Legal right to work in Australia - no sponsorship is offered for this position
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain)
• Compliance with Category A immunisation requirements

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

COBL is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-focused care, come and join our team, we’d love to hear from you.