Cleaner - Bunbury

Overview

Location: Bunbury

Unit/Division: WACHS - South West

Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). No sponsorship will be provided for this role.

Position Profile

Bunbury Hospital has a Cleaner team who complete a high standard of cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas to meet infection control, hygiene, audit and aesthetic standards. Cleaning duties are completed on hospital wards, in the Theatre department, Emergency Department, Mental Health unit, public areas and at community-based clinics. Shift hours are typically either an early morning start or working into the evening.

To be suitable for this role you should have good attention to detail and be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe hospital environment. Suitable applicants will ideally be organized, reliable and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.

Responsibilities

As a Cleaner you will carry out cleaning duties both internal and external to the hospital following safe working procedures. Internal cleaning includes the maintenance of hard floor surfaces and carpets, cleaning of frequently touched surfaces, furniture and fittings, public areas and toilets, dusting, cobwebbing, windows, restocking consumables and rubbish removal. Duties may involve use of floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, vacuums and other industrial cleaning machinery. External duties include rubbish removal and cleaning of covered paved areas.

Recruitment Pool Details

- This is an open-ended recruitment pool. The panel will monitor applications and assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

AreaProfile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. The core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- Discounts across some private health care funds

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

WA Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and youth (24 years and under).

Further Information

For Further Job-Related Information: Contact Glenn Gates, Manager Support Services on 08 9722 2730.

Application Assistance: If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours.

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to include a covering letter outlining suitability and to address the essential work-related requirements (selection criteria) in 2–3 pages, with a detailed resume/CV. Ensure you attach all required documentation before submitting online. Lodgement is system-generated; submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Other Conditions

WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process. A Working with Children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required before any offer of employment. The offer is conditional on satisfactory PEHA.

Position Title: Cleaner - Bunbury

Agency: WA Country Health Service

Location: Bunbury

Position No./Pool Ref: 00610207

Closing Date: 2026-09-30 4:00 PM

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