About the role

• To provide efficient and effective cleaning, porterage and waste services to both clinical and non clinical areas within The Prince Charles Hospital.
• Operational Services Offices are responsible for a wide range of support services to both clinical and non-clinical areas, including cleaning, porterage and waste services. This position reports to the Senior Supervisor and is directly accountable for the provision of high quality services supplied over a twenty-four-(24) hour period.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of cleaning duties and the collection and removal of waste in accordance with Infection Control guidelines within a hospital environment.
• Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in porterage, patient handling techniques and communication skills to effectively liaise with other staff and relate to patients and visitors in a sensitive and courteous manner.
• Ability to carry out duties as a team member and with minimal supervision and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met in a changing work environment where quality is the main focus.
• Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge in the use and maintenance of machinery, equipment and chemicals associated with departmental requirements.
• Basic understanding of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours, as applied in the working environment.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: PCH553877
Close date: Thursday, 11th April 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED