Hospital Assistant Grade 3 Leading Hand

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3
Remuneration: $56,483.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ480697The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The purpose of this position is to ensure the delivery of quality and effective food and cleaning services, primarily to the Residents of Garrawarra Centre but depending on service requirements this could also include The Sutherland Hosptial, in accordance with the NSW Food Safety Act and Aged Care Accreditation . This position is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations and requires excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with residents, other members of the public and staff responsive to resdient focused service requirements including awareness of confidentiality
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under WHS legislation, demonstrated knowledge of Food and Cleaning service provision and Aged Care Accreditation standards
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, experience working independently and in a team environment
• Previous experience dealing with conflict resolution and staff orientation.
• Knowledge of the operations and performance standards of cleaning and food service provision within a health care environment.

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For role related queries or questions contact Richard Wyatt on Richard.Wyatt@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 28 May 2024