Brisbane Private Hospital is looking for a motivated Environmental Services Assistant to join its team on a casual basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality cleaning services, follow infection control and workplace safety procedures, and deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and hospital staff. This role mainly involves evening and night shifts between 7:00 PM and 3:00 AM.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Brisbane Private Hospital is part of the Healthscope network, one of Australia’s leading private healthcare providers. Healthscope operates hospitals across the country and is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. Employees benefit from a collaborative workplace, ongoing learning opportunities, and career development within a respected healthcare organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain high cleaning standards throughout the hospital.
- Clean patient rooms, public areas, and workspaces.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Comply with workplace health and safety (WHS) policies.
- Deliver courteous customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Use hospital cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
- Support a clean and safe healthcare environment.
- Work independently and as part of the environmental services team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience in hospital, hotel, or commercial cleaning.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Availability for evening, night, and on-call shifts.
- Valid work rights in Australia with unrestricted working hours.
- Positive attitude and commitment to maintaining high cleaning standards.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Hospital cleaning
- Infection control
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Workplace health and safety
- Commercial cleaning
- Communication skills
- Reliability
- Organisation
- Manual cleaning techniques
- Flexibility
- Problem-solving
SALARY & BENEFITS
Details Information Position Environmental Services Assistant Employment Type Casual Location Brisbane, Queensland Shift Evening/Night (7:00 PM – 3:00 AM) Salary Not specified
Benefits
- Supportive leadership and team culture
- Career opportunities across the Healthscope hospital network
- Ongoing education and professional development
- Positive healthcare work environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in a private hospital
- Employee benefits available for eligible positions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is based in a busy private hospital where cleanliness and infection prevention are essential to patient care. You’ll work alongside healthcare professionals in a supportive environment while helping maintain safe, hygienic facilities for patients, visitors, and staff.
COMMON DUTIES
- Clean hospital rooms and facilities.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces.
- Follow infection control procedures.
- Handle cleaning equipment safely.
- Maintain workplace hygiene standards.
- Assist with evening cleaning schedules.
- Support patient safety initiatives.
- Provide excellent customer service.
APPLICATION TIPS
- Highlight any hospital, hotel, or commercial cleaning experience.
- Mention your knowledge of infection control procedures.
- Emphasise your attention to detail and reliability.
- Include examples of providing excellent customer service.
- State your availability for evening, night, and on-call shifts.
- Tailor your resume to healthcare cleaning roles.
- Ensure your contact details and work rights are clearly listed.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should complete the online application form. For enquiries, contact recruitment@healthscope.com.au.
FAQ
Is this a full-time position?
No. This is a casual position.
What shifts are available?
The role mainly involves evening and night shifts between 7:00 PM and 3:00 AM.
Is previous cleaning experience required?
Yes. Experience in hospital, hotel, or commercial cleaning is preferred.
Do I need Australian work rights?
Yes. Applicants must have valid Australian work rights with unrestricted working hours.
What are the main responsibilities?
You’ll provide cleaning services, follow infection control standards, and help maintain a safe hospital environment.
Are there career development opportunities?
Yes. Healthscope offers ongoing education, training, and opportunities to work across its hospital network.
Is customer service important for this role?
Yes. Environmental Services Assistants regularly interact with patients, visitors, and staff and are expected to provide professional customer service.
FINAL SUMMARY
The Environmental Services Assistant position at Brisbane Private Hospital is an excellent opportunity for individuals with hospital, hotel, or commercial cleaning experience who want to work in the healthcare industry. You’ll help maintain a safe and hygienic environment while supporting patients, staff, and visitors. If you’re dependable, customer-focused, and available for evening shifts, apply today to join a respected healthcare team.
