Description:
DescriptionAbout the Role:
Downer is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaning Attendant to join our team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your work will directly support the wellbeing of those within the hospital, and you will play a key part in infection control and cleanliness procedures.
Multiple full-time vacancies available, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. You must have full time working rights within Australia to be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness of nominated areas, including floors, high dusting, spot cleaning, bathrooms, toilets, and isolation areas as per the cleaning schedules.
- Safely remove unnecessary equipment or materials to eliminate safety hazards.
- Ensure cleaning supplies are stocked, and equipment is well-maintained.
- Follow infection control protocols, including using ‘stop’ signs and additional precautions when necessary.
- Report any faults or damages with cleaning equipment and follow proper procedures for waste collection and linen disposal.
About you:
- Previous experience in a cleaning or waste-related role; healthcare or hospital environment experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cleaning and infection control procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to read and write in English for safety compliance and task completion.
- Strong time management, organisational skills, and a positive approach to working safely.
About us:
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Our Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.
Downer acts as the facility manager at The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The RAH is the largest, busiest and most technologically advanced hospital in Australia with 800 single in-patient rooms, including 100 same-day beds and 80,000 same-day and overnight patient admissions per year.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a healthcare setting and are committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards, apply now to be a part of the Downer team!
Why work for us?
Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Opportunities for training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.
As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people from all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply .
If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, apply now!