Cleaner - Sandringham Hospital

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Casual positions
• Cleaner/Patient Transport Assistant Grade 2 (IN19)
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Support Services provides the core Support Services of Non-ward Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds, Distribution, Security, Ward Support, Food Services and Car Parking. The position of Support Services Cleaner is a key operational role within the support services team.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Support Services cleaning team in our Theatre department. Sandringham Hospital provides healthcare in emergency, paediatrics, general medicine and in outpatient clinics. In this role you will be responsible for the provision of high quality cleaning services including the cleaning and making of patient trolleys.

Skills and Experience Required 

• As the ideal candidate you will have a background of cleaning experience within Health Facilities or equivalent and possess excellent communication skills
• Experince in cleaning in operating Theatres and ED is preferred
• A high level of flexibility and motivation to achieve set standards, contribute to Occupational Health and Safety and understand and practice infection control principles is required
• The role includes afternoon and night shifts
• There are also casual opportunities available for weekend and pm shifts
• This role requires good time management and organisational skills, as the main function is the provision to provide a safe environment for Patients/Residents, Staff and Visitors

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jason Boustead, Manager General Services - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 18th February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.