Environmental Services Assistant

About this role

Looking for a rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference? Join South West Healthcare as an Environmental Services Assistant and help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. Be part of a supportive team, gain valuable experience in healthcare, and enjoy a role that offers variety and purpose every day. Position overview • Employment Type: • Part time (48 hours per fortnight), Fixed term parental leave position until 23 May 2027 • Part time (48 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position until 1 July 2027 • Location: Warrnambool Campus • Classification: Cleaner/Patient Transport Assistant Grade 1/Grade 2 • Salary Range: $53,284.40 - $55,648.32 pro rata, plus superannuation About the role South West Healthcare is seeking enthusiastic Environmental Services Assistants to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors across our Warrnambool campus. What you'll do: • Perform general cleaning duties in clinical and non-clinical areas. • Support orderly tasks to ensure smooth operations. • Uphold infection control and safety standards. What we're looking for: • Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and afternoon/night shifts. Why join us? • Be part of a supportive team that makes a real difference in healthcare. • Enjoy a role that offers variety and meaningful impact every day. What you bring • Exceptional Work Ethic: Detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining high standards. • Team Player: Ability to work as part of an effective team with the ability to operate with limited direction and supervision. • Adaptability: A fast-paced, ever-changing environment. • Flexibility: Comfortable with changing rosters and varying working hours. • Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal communication skills are a must. What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: • Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions • Internal and external professional development opportunities • A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs • Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here . SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 23 August 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: • Police Record Check • Employee Working with Children's Check, where required • Current Immunisation status South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people. Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: [email protected]