Housekeeping Team Leader

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Sydney is seeking a dedicated Health Facility Housekeeping Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring hospital-grade cleaning, linen and waste management are delivered safely and in line with COBL policies.

The role requires experience in healthcare cleaning, team leadership, and strong knowledge of infection prevention and control, with the ability to coordinate rosters, complete documentation, support training, and drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Infection prevention

Cleaning schedules

Audits & compliance

Chemical handling

PPE use

Healthcare experience

Accreditation support

Education

Facilities/hospitality qualification

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.

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.
• Hospital or healthcare experience.
• Experience supporting accreditation or internal audit programs.
• Relevant qualification in facilities/hospitality (or equivalent experience).
• Legal right to work in Australia - please note, 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.