Site Supervisor - John Hunter Hospital

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great leave conditions

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Community contribution

Job summary

HealthShare NSW at John Hunter Hospital is seeking a vibrant leader to supervise day-to-day operations and manage cleaning services, ensuring high standards for our hospital environment.

You will provide clear direction to your team, communicate effectively, and drive quality customer service in a demanding healthcare setting. This permanent full-time role includes a competitive remuneration package with superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing operations.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.
• Willingness to work in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operational activities in the hospital.
• Manage the provision of cleaning services for HealthShare NSW customers and provide direction to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Classification: General Administrative Staff Grade5
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $78,086.27 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday 29 October, 2026

HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability.

About the opportunity

We are searching for a vibrant and energetic leader to join our Food and Patient Support Services team at John Hunter Hospital.

In this important role, you will supervise day-to-day operational activities in the hospital and manage the provision of optimal cleaning services to HealthShare NSW customers, providing effective leadership and direction for your team. We are looking for experienced leaders from any industry, who are strong communicators and passionate about delivering quality customer service.

HealthShare NSW demonstrates a commitment to staff growth and development, and this opportunity would suit someone with a desire to extend their skill set and take their career to the next level.

If you are an enthusiastic leader looking to accelerate your career, we encourage you to apply today and look forward to meeting you!

About us

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

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Additional information

• HealthShare NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as reference checks
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
• If you are identified as a preferred candidate and are external to HealthShare NSW, you will be required to complete a pre-employment health assessment (at no cost to you) to confirm your ability to safely perform the duties of the role. Employment is subject to successful completion of all pre-employment checks.
• An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Contact information

Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367.

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