Porter/Cleaner - Operating Suite - Casual - Rotating Roster
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- Hospital Assistants
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- REQ654210 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Hospital Assist Gde 2
Remuneration: 59919.26 - 59919.26 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ654210
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 12 April 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for all internal patient transfers from wards to medical imaging, to and from the Helipad, to Westmead Adult Hospital.
Team member will be on emergency response team.
This is a non-clinical frontline position responsible for general cleaning, infection cleaning and discharge cleaning of inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital
The role of this position is to provide and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in line with Environmental Cleaning Policy PD2012_061, infection control guidelines in all areas throughout the hospital whilst delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Displays competency in the reading and writing of English to enable required duties to be performed safely and to acceptable levels
- Demonstrated previous cleaning and portering experience in a health care facility
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of workplace health and safety issues
- Ability to work on a variable roster 24/7 if required.
- Ability to work within a team environment with little or no supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work in a manner which preserves patient confidentiality and dignity
- Displays a willingness & flexible approach to work requirements and change in work practices
- Previous experience in a similar position in a health care facility
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Mead on elizabeth.mead@health.nsw.gov.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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