SESLHD - Southcare Equipment Pool Cleaner (Hospital Assistant Grade 2)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $29.06 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ616655

Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah

Applications Close: 12 November 2025

Come Work With Us

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for a part-time Cleaner (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) in Southcare's Equipment Pool. You should enjoy working within a small team and have the ability to provide a high standard of cleaning and sanitisation following strict policies, procedures and guidelines. The Equipment Pool facilitates the hire of equipment to patients within the Sutherland Shire to assist them with their discharge and recovery from hospital in their own homes.

Where you'll be working

You will be working at The Sutherland Hospital with Southcare, Aged and Extended Community Care. The Equipment Pool team consists of an Equipment Pool Officer and Cleaner to play an integral part in facilitating the effective coordination and execution of the Southcare Equipment Pool.

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Equipment Pool Cleaner provides a comprehensive equipment cleaning service to support clients, services and professionals within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. This role is responsible for ensuring that equipment is in good working order, clean, sanitised as per strict cleaning policies and ensure equipment is turned around in a short timeframe to enable the Equipment Pool to achieve their objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.

For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Bell on

Selection Criteria:

1. Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare or commercial facility

2. Willing to clean equipment utilised by persons with an infectious condition

3. Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment

4. Good oral and written communication skills, ability to read and write instruction that are written in English.

5. Able to prioritise and organise work and ability to monitor stock levels

6. Knowledge of cleaning procedures & equipment

7. Working knowledge of related WHS rules and hygiene standards.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website