Environmental Services Assistant

19 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Ramsay Health Care Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

At Cairns Private Hospital, we pride ourselves on teamwork and delivering the highest standards of care.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Services Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in this causal night shift role. In this position, you will play an important part in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in line with infection control guidelines
  • Ensuring all equipment is cleaned, restocked, and stored appropriately
  • Taking responsibility and accountability for your allocated duties
  • Following safe work practices and adhering to workplace health and safety requirements

Your Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:

  • Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare or similar environment (highly desirable)
  • Experience with cleaning machinery such as floor scrubbers (highly desirable)
  • A sound understanding of OHS and safe work practices
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and complete work to a high standard safely and efficiently

About Us

Cairns Private Hospital is a modern, well equipped facility which offers a comprehensive range of medical and allied services. The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, and a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

What's in it for you?

  • Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
  • Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

  • Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

  • Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.

Requirements

  • Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
  • According to the role, Ramsay may require a proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Tammie Woodfield on

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at

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