Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $1,148.35 - $1,194.28 per week + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668294
Location: Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe
Applications Close: 14 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you an experienced cleaner with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to high standards? Join our dedicated team and play an important role in supporting essential health and forensic services. This is a great opportunity to work in a professional healthcare environment where your contribution directly supports the safety, wellbeing, and overall effectiveness of our facilities.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for performing all aspects of cleaning and associated domestic duties to ensure a clean and safe facility, and to comply with guidelines of NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) and Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policies.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Extensive experience in a laboratory, healthcare environment or in a commercial/industrial cleaning role
- Demonstrated sound understanding of industrial standard cleaning techniques, with the ability to apply the most appropriate cleaning agent and method
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as being self motivated when working as an individual
- Demonstrated comprehensive written communication skills, including reading and understanding chemical labels, and the ability to effectively communicate within a multidisciplinary staff environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health & Safety principles, including safe manual handling techniques
- Hold a current NSW drivers license and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the role
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence
Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Stuart Holder on Stuart.Holder@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!