Cleaner - WHA2 - COACT 2024

Job no: 878512
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Support Services

Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Northfield SA, 5085
Salary: WHA2 - $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week
Multiple Full Time, Permanent roles available

About the Role

Are you looking for a role where your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness make a real difference? As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of designated areas, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment. Your role will involve performing a variety of cleaning tasks, including damp dusting, machine scrubbing, buffing, and polishing floors, as well as cleaning sanitary areas, windows, furniture, and hospital beds. You will also handle specialised tasks such as steam cleaning, carpet cleaning, and cleaning infectious rooms, following strict policies and procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in delivering exceptional results. You'll also be responsible for tasks like defrosting fridges, replenishing soap dispensers, changing curtains, and cleaning equipment, ensuring every detail is covered. If you have a strong work ethic, a proactive attitude, and a passion for creating clean and comfortable spaces, we encourage you to apply! Your contributions will be instrumental in supporting a healthy and pleasant environment for all.

About You

We’re seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment. If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Requirements:

Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal directions effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, with the flexibility to work under limited supervision when required.
Experience in cleaning, particularly in a hospital or similar environment, and the ability to organise workloads to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of safe work practices, hospital cleaning procedures, and a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.
Availability to work on a 7-day roster, including the flexibility to work a 24-hour roster to provide relief for night shifts as required.
Commitment to a 4-on, 2-off roster, with shifts scheduled from either 7:00 am to 3:40 pm or 2:20 pm to 11:00 pm.

While previous experience in a cleaning role is desirable, we welcome applications from individuals with a willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 878512

Enquiries to:

Name: Julie Halse, Administration Officer Car Parking

Phone: 82221643

E-mail: Julie.Halse@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 1st December 2024

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Download File 879099 Operational Services Role Description COACT.pdf