Supervisor Environmental Services

St John of God Subiaco Hospital with more than 1,200 of WA’s most experienced and respected medical specialists, 2,200 caregivers and 600 beds, our hospital plays a vital role in delivering private health care across the state. 

We are renowned for safe, high-quality and values driven care, and combining clinical excellence with compassion, hope and dignity. We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, gynaecology, maternity, orthopaedics, pain services, and urology. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Services Supervisor to join our Environmental Services team on a permanent part-time basis, working 60 hours per fortnight.

In this leadership role, you will support the Coordinator Environmental Services in maintaining high standards of cleaning, linen and waste management across the hospital. You will supervise, train and motivate Environmental Services caregivers, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with established procedures, infection prevention requirements and quality standards.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to workforce planning, quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop Environmental Services caregivers to deliver high-quality cleaning and waste management services.
• Monitor standards through regular cleaning and linen audits and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Coordinate rosters, leave requests and day-to-day staffing requirements to ensure service delivery needs are met.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained and operating safely and effectively.
• Promote compliance with infection prevention, waste management, uniform and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with performance management processes and caregiver development activities.
• Build effective working relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to support a responsive service.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities across the department.

To succeed in this role, you will bring previous supervisory experience within a cleaning, environmental services or similar operational environment, along with a demonstrated ability to lead and support teams to achieve high service standards.

You will have experience preparing staff rosters and managing leave requirements, sound knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and safe handling practices, and a strong understanding of quality improvement and workplace health and safety principles.

You are an effective communicator with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting will be highly regarded.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $71,369 to $72,635, plus 12% superannuation
• A Permanent, part-ime position, working 60 hours per fortnight.

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than one (1) page) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Carmen Nisa, Manager Environmental Services, on 08 9382 6384.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.