Patient Services Assistant (Level 1), Environmental Services

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,'

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong seeks a part-time Environmental Services team member to perform cleaning, food service support, and patient/non-patient transportation. The role emphasizes infection control, waste handling, and maintaining a safe hospital environment.

You will work collaboratively to prepare rooms, assist with meals, and ensure high standards across clinical and non-clinical areas. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in general cleaning, including use of commercial equipment and adherence to infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, following established procedures with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills (fluent English) with a commitment to confidentiality, quality care, and organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of cleaning and infection control across clinical and non-clinical areas, including patient rooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces
• Maintain floors, furnishings, and equipment through routine and deep cleaning, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment
• Manage waste, linen, and consumables, including patient laundry handling and restocking essential supplies
• Prepare and reset patient rooms, including bed making, discharge/terminal and isolation cleans, and equipment turnaround
• Support ward operations with meal service, basic food handling, room setup, and maintaining tidy, presentable facilities

Skills

General cleaning experience

Infection control

Teamwork

Job description

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Job Category - Environmental/Domestic/Food Services - Cleaning/Housekeeping

Req Id - 9522

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
• Multiple permanent part time and full time opportunites

About The Role

The primary role is to undertake a combination of cleaning, food & beverage delivery, patient and non-patient related transportation and support across the facility; in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. The effective and efficient cleaning of the facility; including public, staff, inpatient and clinical areas; together with the operation of waste disposal and recycling systems; ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the Victorian Healthcare Cleaning Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of cleaning and infection control across clinical and non-clinical areas, including patient rooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces
• Maintain floors, furnishings, and equipment through routine and deep cleaning, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment
• Manage waste, linen, and consumables, including patient laundry handling and restocking essential supplies
• Prepare and reset patient rooms, including bed making, discharge/terminal and isolation cleans, and equipment turnaround
• Support ward operations with meal service, basic food handling, room setup, and maintaining tidy, presentable facilities

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in general cleaning, including use of commercial equipment and adherence to infection control and safety standards
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, following established procedures with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills (fluent English) with a commitment to confidentiality, quality care, and organisational values

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. For further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Jo Durdy - Operations Coordinator Environmental Services

Email: [e-mail]

Application closing date: 8 October 2026

Internal Applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.