Domestic

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Support Services - Housekeeping

Job title DomesticDesignation Physical 2 - RDO

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $60,261 - $62,868 Location Katherine

Position number 2733 RTF Closing 23/09/2025

Contact officer Rossarin Watkins on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

As a member of the housekeeping team, under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor provide an efficient and

effective Housekeeping Service for Katherine Hospital ensuring Infection Control procedures and guideline are followed.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provide high quality cleaning services and specific associated duties in accordance with Infection Control standards,

Environmental Cleaning and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) work practices. Ensure all duties are performed in a

timely and satisfactory manner. Ensure CQI with quality integrated into all service activities consistent with the Work Unit

Business Plan and Katherine Hospital's Strategic Plan. Participate in Housekeeping Services Team meetings, Staff Education

and Performance Development Program (PDP) when required. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and

safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services, and

workplaces.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated good communication skills (oral, reading, writing, and comprehending English), appropriate for work

environment.

2. Demonstrated relevant cleaning experience and working knowledge of commercial cleaning methods within a hospital,

or health environment including COVID 19 with proven working knowledge of Infection Control procedures and

guidelines.

1. Must be punctual, reliable and be prepared to work evening shifts, weekends, public holidays, and to rotate through

various work areas of the hospital as required.

1. Demonstrated physical ability to undertake cleaning duties including the use of industrial cleaning equipment, safe

handling of chemicals and transporting of waste to designated collection points.

1. Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise workloads and to complete delegated activities with minimal

supervision.

1. Commitment to teamwork within a diverse cultural and multidisciplinary environment including the ability to interact

effectively with people from diverse cultures.

1. Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
2. Ability to comply with WHS policies and COVID 19 Infection Control Guidelines.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance

notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant

criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.