Cleaner Jobs Cleaner – Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), SA Health

Location: Various sites across Adelaide, South Australia
Job Type: Permanent Part-Time (24 hours/week)
Salary: $1,084.00 – $1,095.10 per week + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Application Deadline: 4 July 2025

🌟 Cleaner Jobs in Australia Join Our Mission to Keep Healthcare Clean, Safe, and Compassionate

Cleaner Jobs in Australia. Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and driven by a sense of purpose? Join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) as a Cleaner and play a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands of patients, staff, and visitors. Your contribution will be central to maintaining safe, hygienic, and welcoming healthcare environments across our facilities.

This is more than just a cleaning job — it’s an opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of others in a supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace.

🏥 About CALHN – A Leader in Public Health

As South Australia’s largest health network, CALHN (Central Adelaide Local Health Network) serves as a centre of excellence in clinical care, research, and medical innovation. Employing over 17,000 people, CALHN supports hospitals including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and other specialist and community services.

At CALHN, we’re guided by values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and respect — working together to deliver exceptional, safe, and connected healthcare.

🧹 Cleaner Jobs in Australia Job Summary

In this vital role, the Cleaner will be responsible for ensuring that all designated workspaces — including patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, kitchens, bathrooms, and public zones — are kept immaculately clean and sanitized. You’ll help meet infection control standards and promote comfort, hygiene, and safety throughout our facilities, especially important in healthcare environments.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning duties across various facility zones, including wards, common areas, and restrooms.
Disinfect high-touch surfaces and clinical environments in accordance with infection control protocols.
Maintain stock levels of cleaning supplies and report when reordering is required.
Adhere to safety standards when using chemical cleaning agents and equipment.
Ensure all waste is safely disposed of in accordance with health regulations.
Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests or spills.
Clean up bodily fluids using proper safety and sanitation procedures.
Follow written and verbal cleaning instructions accurately.
Collaborate with team members to meet scheduling and rotational task requirements.
Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and hygiene standards.
Report maintenance issues or hazards to supervisors in a timely manner.
Demonstrate care and respect toward patients, visitors, and fellow staff.

📋 Required Qualifications and Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills to follow instructions, safety protocols, and record logs.
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare, aged care, or institutional setting is highly desirable.
Familiarity with WHS (Work Health and Safety) practices and handling of cleaning chemicals.
Strong attention to detail and reliability in routine-based work.
Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

🌐 Work Environment and Culture

CALHN fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture. We believe in the power of diversity and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. Expect to work in clean, structured environments, with full training and support from experienced supervisors and access to wellbeing resources.

💰 Cleaner Jobs in Australia Salary and Benefits

Weekly Pay: $1,084.00 – $1,095.10 + Superannuation
Salary Packaging Options: Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging meals, entertainment, and living expenses.
Paid Annual Leave with leave loading for rest and recovery.
Health Insurance Support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships and wellness programs.
Fair and transparent working hours with part-time stability.
Permanent employment offering long-term job security.

🎓 Training and Growth Opportunities

On-the-job training for equipment handling and infection control.
Opportunities to grow within the SA Health system across different roles and sites.
Support for ongoing professional development, including access to funded learning activities and leave for training.
Internal promotion pathways into senior cleaning, hospitality, or support services roles.

📝 Job Type and Contract

Position: Permanent Part-Time (24 hours/week)
Shifts: Rotating roster (must be available for weekends, nights, and public holidays)
Classification: WHA-2 Level under SA Health guidelines

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📬 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the SA Health Careers portal. Please include:

A resume/CV
A brief cover letter
Any relevant certificates or references

Apply before: 11:55 pm Friday, 4 July 2025
For enquiries, contact:
Julie Halse – Administration Officer Car Parking
📞 Phone: (08) 8222 1643
✉️ Email: Julie.Halse@sa.gov.au

Refer to SA Health Careers for detailed instructions.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do I need previous hospital cleaning experience?
Not mandatory, but previous experience in healthcare or aged care is highly valued.

2. What are the working hours?
You’ll work 24 hours a week across a 7-day rotating roster, including nights and weekends.

3. Is training provided?
Yes. Full training in equipment use, safety, and infection control will be provided.

4. Can I move to full-time later?
Possibly. Based on performance, availability, and operational needs, there may be internal opportunities.

5. Is salary packaging available?
Yes. You can access salary packaging options to increase your net take-home pay.

6. What qualifications required?
No formal qualifications, but you must be fluent in English and able to follow instructions.

7. Will I be required to undergo any checks?
Yes. A satisfactory criminal history check and immunisation compliance required.

8. Is this role suitable for international applicants?
Refer to international applicant guidelines on the SA Health website to confirm eligibility.

9. What happens after I apply?
Shortlisted candidates willcontacted for interviews. Reference and compliance checks will follow.

10. Can I apply through an agency?
No. SA Health does not accept unsolicited applications from agencies for this role.