NSW Health

Porter/Cleaner (Hospital Assistant Grade 2)

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week)Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $29.05 per hour + annual leave loading + SuperannuationLocation: Canterbury HospitalRequisition ID: REQ600695lean Spaces, Healthier Faces: Trust Our Hospital Cleaners for a Safer Tomorrow. Join our Team now!About The RoleCanterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.The Environmental Services Department provides a 24-hour cleaning and portering (transport) service throughout Canterbury Hospital.For more information, please view the Position DescriptionIdeal CandidateAbility to work on a 24 hour, 7 day rotating roster, with regular night shifts.Previous experience in a healthcare facility or in commercial/industrial cleaning role.Ability to communicate (both written and verbally) effectively with management, staff and patients.Please note, applicants must have valid Australian Working Rights at the time of application.Benefits and Perks!Accrued Day Off each month (For Full Time roles), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlusAccess to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationAccess to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their familiesBecause we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD BenefitThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedInFor enquiries, please contact Mukesh Khadka on (02) 9153 2274 or email at mukesh.khadka@health.nsw.gov.auJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!Applications Close: 11 November 2025For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

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