Environmental Service Assistant - REQ596975
Employment Type: Various Permanent, Temporary and Casual Opportunities
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: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ596975
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 August 2025
You have applied for Environmental Services Assistant position at the Children’s Hospital Network at Westmead Campus
Overview of Role
Environmental Services Assistant is a non-clinical frontline position responsible for general, infection and discharge cleaning of all inpatients and all other areas of the hospital. This is to ensure the hospital is kept clean and safe for all our patients, families, visitor and other staff to control and prevent of healthcare associated infections from spreading.
Internal patient transfer to medical imaging departments, to the Adult Hospital, to and from our Helipad and Mortuary
What you'll be doing
Cleaning duties as assigned, may including general cleaning, terminal cleaning of internal areas and external areas. Cleaning according to daily, weekly and periodic schedules.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
Salary packaging for tax savings
Meal entertainment savings
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Passport
Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
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Learn more about 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.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on ziada.camdzic@health.nsw.gov.au
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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
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.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
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
Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
