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We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role:
We currently have casual time position available for a professional, passionate and highly experienced Housekeeping Leading hand to join our Environmental Services department at Darlinghurst Campus, which includes the St. Vincent's Private, St. Vincent's Public Hospital, St Vincent's Clinic, Sacred Heart Health Service, Kinghorn Centre, and associated contracts within the Precinct.

The department consists of over 230 staff with an annual budget of over $11 million and services 310 Private and over 366 Public hospital beds. In addition, it provides a variety of services to internal departments as well contracting out cleaning and linen services to affiliated organisations within the Darlinghurst Precinct.


What we are looking for from you:
The right candidate will be responsible for assisting the Campus Environmental Services Manager & Senior Environmental Services Coordinator with the professional and cost-effective running of the housekeeping department and achieving high standards of cleanliness of patient rooms, public areas, waste management and back of house within the Hospital. This is a fast-paced position where you will need to build strong relationships with all Department Managers, Staff, Doctors and Clients, while working with them to provide a high-level product, with the highest priority on patient-centered care and guest service.

Shifts:

• To be successful in this role, candidates must be flexible with days of work over a 7-day roster period.
• Am shift can rotate between 6:00am, 8:00am and 10:00am start times.
• Please specify when applying if interested in above rotate shift.

Your skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar Health Care Facility or 4-5-star Hotel or Housekeeping role, and a passion for the patient care, bringing the experience of the hospitality Industry.
• Prior managerial and/or supervisory experience and ability to lead, manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders including clinical teams and hospital management.
• Establishing and maintaining cost control systems for staff, cleaning and patient supplies.
• Knowledge and experience in WHS and injury management, ensuring a safe workplace for all staff.
• Leading, directing and motivating staff and as part of the Environmental Services team, monitoring budget levels such that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner.
• Supporting and educating campus staff in cleaning & quality standards, waste management, environmental sustainability, quality and safety and environmental cleaning auditing procedures.
• Monitoring the appearance, standards, and a performance of all environmental Services team members with an emphasis on training and teamwork.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank/Bupa
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About St Vincent's Private Hospital

• St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney - A state-of-the art private hospital at the centre of a beautiful inner-city Public-private health precinct
• Hospital closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are co-located with St Vincent's hospitals
• Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
• Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.


HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Nura Bogati - Environmental Services Coordinator for a confidential discussion via nura.bogati@svha.org.au.