The closing date to submit applications for this
recruitment pool has been
amended.
A decision has been made to close applications
for this recruitment pool.
Applications must be
submitted prior to 4:00pm Friday 27 February 2026 to
be
considered.
Australia’s South West –
Destination Bunbury
Visit Bunbury
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This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointments at various hours
per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). No
sponsorship will be provided for this role.
Position
Profile: Bunbury Hospital has a Cleaner team who complete
a high standard of cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas to
meet the infection control, hygiene, audit and aesthetic
standards. Cleaning duties are completed on hospital wards,
in the Theatre department, Emergency Department, Mental Health
unit, public areas and at community-based clinics. Shift
hours are typically either an early morning start or working into
the evening.
To be
suitable for this role you will ideally have a good attention to
detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part
of a team to ensure a clean and safe hospital environment.
Suitable applicants will ideally be organised, reliable and
punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and
safe cleaning procedures, methods and practices.
As a Cleaner
you will carry out cleaning duties both internal and external to
the hospital following safe working procedures. Internal
cleaning includes the maintenance of hard floor surfaces and
carpets, cleaning of frequently touched surfaces, furniture and
fittings, public areas and toilets, dusting, cobwebbing, windows,
re-stocking consumables and rubbish removal. Duties may
involve use of floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, vacuums and other
industrial cleaning machinery. External duties include
rubbish removal and cleaning of covered paved areas.
This is an “open-ended”
recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and
will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may
be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 31/12/2026.
Area
Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia and one of
the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further information
click here.
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location based allowances
- As a WA
Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts
across some private health care funds. Please see attached
flyer for further details.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
We are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee
feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings
unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s
needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Glenn Gates, Manager Support Services on 08 9722
2730.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable
for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are
advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for
this position. Please write a statement addressing the
essential work related requirements (selection criteria) in no more
than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed resume / CV which summarises
your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people
with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible
working practices within the context of a quality health
service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across
all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a
Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information.
