Environmental Services Supervisor

Requisition No: 4934
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Health Support Services
- Program: Soft Services
- Department: SH | Environmental Services
- Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
- Job Function: Health Support Services
- Project:
**About the Role**
- Western Health seeks an experienced PSA supervisor who wishes to join our Mental & Custodial Health PSA team as the Mental & Custodial Health Supervisor.
- The PSA Supervisor is an integral member of the Western Health ESD team, contributing to OHS and Infection Control, and is expected to help maintain a safe working environment at all times.

**Essential**
- Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance.
- Minimum 12 months experience in a PSA or equivalent role.
- A proven customer service approach in dealing with staff, patients, and visitors.
- Strong personal work ethic, initiative, and service orientation.
- Courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure in support of organisational and departmental policy and procedures.
- Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively with people.
- Willingness to work under the direction of clinical staff and Management.
- Ability to lead a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner and prioritise workload.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic competency in computer literacy and the ability to use the Outlook and Word programs.

**Desirable**
- A reasonable level of physical fitness.
- Leadership experience in a similar role in a health care environment.

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-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric 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 personalised 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.

**Organisational 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?**

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 d**ate**: 18 August 2025.

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.