Environmental Services Assistant

About Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

As the largest paediatric healthcare provider in Australia, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network delivers care to thousands of children annually in hospital and at home, with a mission to support young patients to live healthy lives.

Role Overview

The Environmental Services Assistant will support nursing staff by assisting with non-clinical patient care tasks such as safe lifting and transportation. This role involves active participation in emergency response efforts, managing specimen collection and delivery, handling equipment and consumables, and maintaining stock levels.

Additionally, the position requires performing cleaning and waste management duties, including general and terminal cleaning of internal and external hospital spaces to uphold cleanliness standards and reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Candidate Profile

• Proficient in reading and writing English to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Physically capable of frequent pushing or pulling of mobile waste bins, patient beds, and trolleys.
• Knowledgeable about workplace health, safety, and infection control practices.
• Willingness and ability to work variable shifts, including 24/7 rostered hours if necessary.

Employment Details

• Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2.
• Employment Types: Various temporary and permanent opportunities available.
• Salary: Full-time equivalent base salary of AUD 59,919.26 (excluding superannuation, leave loading, and salary packaging).
• Hours per week: up to 38 hours.
• Location: Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
• Applications remain open until vacancies are filled; interviews and appointments will proceed during this period.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Access to salary packaging options for tax benefits.
• Meal entertainment benefits.
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support services.
• Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible work practices.

Mandatory Requirements & Notices

• Applicants must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening protocols prior to employment.
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian is required before starting.
• Employment eligibility requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders considered only if no suitable resident or citizen is found.
• Commitment to child safety per NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed according to essential criteria outlined in the Position Description. NSW Health is committed to providing reasonable adjustments in recruitment and interviews to accommodate accessibility needs.

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating workforce diversity to enrich workplace culture and improve care delivery.