Downer is a leading provider of integrated facilities services across Australia and New Zealand. Our Health and Education (H&E) line of business provides comprehensive operational and maintenance services to various healthcare and educational facilities. We are currently seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our team at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) in Adelaide.

About the Role:

As part of our team at WCH, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the hospital is clean and well-maintained, providing a safe and hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will work closely with other team members to undertake a range of cleaning services in line with hospital infection control standards and Downer policies. This position requires you to work autonomously and as part of a team, ensuring high cleaning standards are met in a healthcare environment.

This is a part time opportunity, you must be available to work Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 10:00am

Perform general cleaning duties, including floor care, dusting, wiping, and spot cleaning of walls, doors, bathrooms, and isolation areas. Ensure that all necessary cleaning supplies are available and maintain all equipment in good working order. Respond promptly to service requests and ensure adherence to the hospital's infection control policies and procedures. Uphold workplace health and safety standards, proactively identifying and reporting hazards or incidents. Actively participate in Zero Harm initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all. About you: Previous experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment (preferred). Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and procedures. Understanding of infection control practices and workplace health and safety. Strong attention to detail, high cleaning standards, and the ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work across a range of shifts and adapt to varying start and finish times. Ability to function autonomously while maintaining high levels of professionalism, courtesy, and empathy when interacting with patients and staff.

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 Clearence, Working with Children Clearence 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!