Description

This is a Environmental Service Training and Audit Officer role with Sydney Children's Hospitals Network based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== Sydney Children's Hospitals Network ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Environmental Service Training and Audit Officer role at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: General Admin Staff Gde 4

Remuneration: 73882.77 - 73882.77 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ647334

Location: Westmead

Applications close: Midnight on 19 March 2026

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What You'll Be Doing

The Environmental Services Training and Audit Officer is responsible for delivering comprehensive cleaning audits and training programs to support the Environmental Services team at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control in alignment with NSW Health infection control policies and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) guidelines.

The auditing function will involve auditing for compliance with standards and legislative requirements including cleaning, waste and safety.

The training function will involve delivering initial training and induction to all new Environmental Services employees, undertaking competency assessments, providing ongoing refresher training and supporting mandatory training for Environmental Services staff, and also providing training to other staff within the scope of Environmental Services functions.

Eligible Employees May Access

Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible Work Opportunities

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience Responses to the questions below: Demonstrated ability through experience and/or knowledge relating to auditing, preferably environmental cleaning auditing within a healthcare environment. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Infection Control guidelines, WH&S including manual handling and ability to respond appropriately to safety and health issues. Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering staff training and assessment programs. Proven ability to work within a team and to work with minimal supervision. Experience developing, reviewing and implementing policies, systems and work practices to improve service delivery. Competent in use of Microsoft Office programs and mobile devices i.e. Word, Outlook, PowerPoints, Excel.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies

Need more information and support?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on ziada.camdzic@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting cleaning audits
• Delivering training programs
• Supporting infection control standards

Key Strengths

• Auditing
• Infection Control Knowledge
• Training Development
• ️ Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

A Final Note: This is a role with Sydney Children's Hospitals Network not with Hatch.