Leading Hand
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3
Remuneration: $58,460.87 Per Annum, Plus Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ613508
Location: Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall
Applications Close: Sunday 26th October, 2025
The Role:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the delivery of quality and effective food and cleaning services, primarily to the Residents of Garrawarra Centre but depending on service requirements this could also include The Sutherland Hosptial, in accordance with the NSW Food Safety Act and Aged Care Accreditation . This position is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations and requires excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with residents, other members of the public and staff responsive to resdient focused service requirements including awareness of confidentiality
- Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under WHS legislation, demonstrated knowledge of Food and Cleaning service provision and Aged Care Accreditation standards
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, experience working independently and in a team environment
- Previous experience dealing with conflict resolution and staff orientation.
- Knowledge of the operations and performance standards of cleaning and food service provision within a health care environment.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Richard Wyatt on Richard.Wyatt@health.nsw.gov.au
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for Applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
