Cleaner/Porter (Hospital Assistant Grade 2)

Sydney Local Health District
Sydney, New South Wales
1 day ago

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $1,104.17 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Balmain Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ599649



Clean Spaces. Safe Patients. Vital Work.



About the Role

Balmain Hospital is a community-based healthcare facility that has been caring for local people since 1885. It is dedicated to Aged Care, Rehabilitation and General Practice. Balmain Hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare to meet individual needs.

This position is responsible for working together as part of the Environmental Services Department to ensure Balmain Hospital is well maintained, clean and presentable for staff, patients and visitors. Specifically, Hospital Assistants are required to provide an efficient and effective cleaning, portering and waste disposal services for all clinical and non- clinical areas.


Ideal Candidate
  • Previous experience in a healthcare facility or in commercial/industrial cleaning role.
  • Knowledge of manual handling and infection control principles.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits and Perks!

  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
  • Because 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 Benefits


This 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 LinkedIn


For enquiries, please contact Bigyan Khadka on (02) 9395 2140 or email at bigyan.khadka@health.nsw.gov.au


Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!


Applications Close: 31 August 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

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