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• Location: Multiple Western Health Campuses
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time
  • Location: Multiple Western Health Campuses
  • Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time
  • Salary: 1WPSA
    
    
  About The Role
  
  Be part of Western Health's vibrant and compassionate team, where your dedication to patient care will play a pivotal role in the health and happiness of the Western Melbourne community.
  
  We are currently accepting applications for Health Services Assistance Traineeship with Western Health. A great opportunity to learn new skills and get paid while earning a qualification.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain Ward areas in a clean state in accordance with the specified work schedules and cleaning systems. Cleaning to include but not limited to floor care, high dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning (including, walls, doors, internal glass, bathrooms & toilets, vents). Ensure floors, bedside lockers and over bed tables are clean and dry.
  • Collect and segregate where required all types of waste from rooms within the work area. Store waste in designated collection points within the work area or remove to disposal the area in accordance with waste disposal guidelines.
  • Provide a high level of service delivery as required and contribute to a safe work environment for all staff
    
    
  Eligibility Criteria
  
  All applicants must be either Permanent Residents or Australian or New Zealand Citizens. This Traineeship is designed to upskill applicants who do not hold a current Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115. All applicants who are currently studying any course need not apply.
  
  About You
  • Must be conscientious with a passion for helping others
  • Have good standard of digital skills
  • Shows initiative and can work well autonomously
  • Willingness to work under Work Health and Safety guidelines
  • Has a professional attitude and excellent Customer Engagement skills
  • A commitment to learning and development
    
    
  Position Description
  
  About Western Health
  
  Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
  
  With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centered care across every life stage.
  
  We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and pediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
  
  oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
  
  We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
  
  Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre; a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
  
  Why join us?
  
  Compensation And Benefits
  • Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
  • Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
    
    
  Learning and development opportunities
  • Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalized learning pathways.
  • Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
  • Mentorship and career support.
    
    
  Community impact and inclusion
  • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
  • Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
  • Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
    
    
  Organizational culture and environment
  • Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
  • Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
    
    
  Ready to make an impact?
  
  If you're passionate about being a part of Western Health's vibrant and compassionate Environmental Services Team, where your dedication to patient care will play a pivotal role in the health and happiness of the Western Melbourne community, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
  
  If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
  
  Closing date: 11:59pm on 14 August 2025.
  
  Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Peter Beltran through via email HSSWorkforce@wh.org.au .
  
  Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  
  Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
  
  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunization Status Clearance and an Employee Working with Children Check.
  
  Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelInternship
  Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
  Job function
  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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