About the Role
In this role, you'll be an essential part of our Mental Health Unit Environmental Services team, helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment across our state-of-the-art 102-bed public Mental Health Unit. Working alongside a supportive team of 23 dedicated staff, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality environmental services while demonstrating empathy, patience and professionalism in a specialist healthcare setting.
- Clean and maintain patient wards, bedrooms, bathrooms and support areas to the highest standards
- Perform vacuuming, mopping and general housekeeping duties across the Mental Health Unit
- Remove rubbish and waste safely and efficiently in accordance with hospital procedures
- Operate floor cleaning machinery and equipment (full training provided)
- Follow Infection Control, Workplace Health and Safety and environmental services protocols at all times
- Work collaboratively within teams of two or three staff members to achieve daily cleaning objectives
- Communicate effectively with team members, patients and hospital staff in a respectful and professional manner
- Maintain a positive, patient and compassionate approach when working within a mental health environment
- Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards or concerns to supervisory staff
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalism while consistently delivering high-quality cleaning services
About You:
- Previous housekeeping, cleaning or environmental services experience is desirable
- Available to work the required shift patterns of 0800–1600 and 1100–1900
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity and strong workplace ethics
- Positive attitude with an even-tempered and professional approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathetic, patient and compassionate in interactions with others
- Basic understanding of Infection Control principles
- Reliable, friendly and conscientious with a strong commitment to quality service
What's in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Australia's largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
A values-led workplace where you'll be supported personally and professionally
A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
