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Form of workAbout Downer
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 Social Infrastructure and Citizen 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.
About The Role
This hands-on position will draw on your previous cleaning experience as you play a key role in providing an efficient service to a very high standard across the hospital. Availability to work across a 24/7 roster is highly regarded.
Your main duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide a hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff at the RAH
- Undertaking duties such as floor care, dusting, damp wiping and spot cleaning of doors, internal glass, bathrooms & toilets, fixture, fittings & vents
- Learning to undertake specialist cleaning duties such as infectious or forensic cleans in both reactive and scheduled cleans
- Assisting with waste management duties including collection and disposal of different waste streams
- Following specific work schedules and work instructions
- Maintaining proper disinfection and sanitisation of all areas.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold the below skills and experience:
- Flexibility to work across a 24/7 roster
- Previous experience in a cleaning or waste related role
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment or hospital is highly desirable
- An understanding of cleaning/infection control procedures and protocols
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and strong initiative
- Displays competency in the reading and writing of English to enable required duties to be performed safely and to acceptable levels
- Sound time management and organisational skills
What We Offer
- An opportunity to continually grow a rewarding career within a large and growing organisation
- Work with an organisation that truly values flexible working options
- Take advantage of our professional and personal Leaning and Development programs
- A dynamic team environment with a strong focus on health & safety
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!
