As a Cleaner at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality cleaning services across clinical and non-clinical areas, following strict infection control protocols and safety standards. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of everyone in the hospital environment.

We have multiple part time opportunities working, 0600 - 1000am, 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

What you'll do

Perform cleaning tasks across clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standard.

Respond to cleaning requests via handheld device promptly and professionally.

Follow infection control procedures, including use of appropriate PPE.

Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and maintain them in good condition.

Support safety initiatives and report hazards or incidents promptly.

What you'll bring

Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare or regulated environment (preferred).

Understanding of cleaning procedures, chemical safety, and infection control.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to high hygiene standards.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Professional presentation and strong customer service focus.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

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, current Working with Children clearance and immunisation history.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.