SCHN-part-time housekeeper
Position Classification: Hospital Assist Gde 2
Remuneration: 57614.53 - 57614.53 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ557498
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
Bear Cottage is a hospice dedicated to children and their families and is situated in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Bear Cottage cares for children with terminal conditions and their families in a home like environment. The Housekeeping team work alongside a positive and passionate team of staff and volunteers to support children with life limiting illness and their families.
If you would to be part of a wonderful team in a beautiful setting that cares for children and their families, we would love to hear from you.
We currently have a Permanent Part time role available for 24 hours per week. The shifts are 6 hours/day, generally day shift, on a flexible 7 day/week roster pattern. Work may be required on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays depending on your roster. Some flexibility can be accommodated in the start and finish times of your shifts.
What you'll be doing
Ensure Bear Cottage is maintained in a clean and tidy state for all patients and families at Bear Cottage.
The Housekeeping team are responsible in keeping the hospice clean and tidy. The Housekeepers role is general cleaning to a hospital grade standard, preparing patient and family rooms, and laundry.
- Desire for part time work across a 7-day week
- Prior experience providing high quality cleaning services
- Ability to communicate effectively with both staff and families
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality cleaning services with previous experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/industrial cleaning role
- Ability to communicate effectively, with all levels of staff, as well as patients/clients and members of the public
- Demonstrated ability & capacity to work independently and as part of a team with a commitment to customer service
- Knowledge of work health and safety principles, including safe manual handling and infection control
- Ability to take the initiative & respond to changes in cleaning requirements, with ability to prioritise tasks and problem solve
- Participation in a 7 day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays.
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Philippa Smith on PhilippaLouise.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 12/03/2025
As this is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not apply.
