Cleaner

The Alfred Foundation; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport pre-tax memberships

Childcare services

Job summary

Bayside Health, located at The Alfred, is seeking motivated individuals to join our Support Services Cleaning team. You will be responsible for high-quality cleaning services across health facilities, with weekend shifts available.

Ideal candidates have cleaning experience in health and aged care environments, excellent communication, and flexibility. We value teamwork, safety, and the ability to handle heavy cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• Flexible and motivated to achieve set cleaning standards, support safety and infection control principles.
• Must have strong time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work well in a team environment and maintain a safe workplace.
• Capable of performing heavy cleaning tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleaning services across facilities.
• Have cleaning experience in health and aged care facilities or equivalent; communicate effectively.
• Flexible with weekend shifts and varied availability.

Skills

Good time management

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Heavy cleaning tasks

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Casual positions available, Monday - Friday
• Cleaner Grade 1 or 2 (IN18-IN19)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits, including salary packaging

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Casual positions available, Monday - Friday
• Cleaner Grade 1 or 2 (IN18-IN19)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits, including salary packaging

The Department

Support Services provides the core Support Services of Non-ward Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds, Distribution, Security, Ward Support, Food Services and Car Parking. The position of Support Services Cleaner is a key operational role within the support services team.

The Role

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Support Services Cleaning team. In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of high-quality cleaning services.

As the ideal candidate, you will have a background of cleaning experience within Health and Aged Care Facilities or equivalent and possess excellent communication skills. You must be flexible with your working availability as these positions include weekend shifts.

Qualifications And Experience Required

A high level of flexibility and motivation to achieve set standards, contribute to Occupational Health and Safety and understand and practice infection control principles is required.

This Role Requires The Following Skills

• Good time management
• Organisational skills
• Work well within a team culture
• Maintain a safe working environment
• The ability to carry out heavy cleaning tasks

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Craig Pover, Cleaning Services Manager - [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 16th September 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.