Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Environmental/Domestic/Food Services - Cleaning/Housekeeping

Req Id - 7241 

• This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
• Permanent full time opportunity (80 hours per week) with access to ADO, 5 weeks annual leave per year and salary packaging

About the role

The Operations Coordinator, Environmental Services, leads and supports our team of Floor Coordinators and Team Leader’s to undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively and efficiently. This leadership role ensures that Environmental Services are safe, supported and comply with appropriate legislation. This role oversees the daily staff allocation, work scheduling and operations within Environmental Services; to enable the delivery of cleaning, housekeeping, and waste management to a standard commensurate with applicable Aged Care Standards and Safety and Quality in Health Care Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the daily operational activities are undertaken regarding clinical, project cleans, and special activities i.e. capital and building works are assisted.
• Ensure that daily staff resources are allocated in an effective manner via the Floor Coordinator; in line with service, budget, and EBA requirements; to achieve optimal outcomes for service delivery
• Proactively engage with staff to ensure appropriate conduct, behaviours, and communication occurs at all time
• Undertake timely conflict resolution and performance management in consultation with Workforce Partner as required.
• Use appropriate electronic systems to update master rosters and support payroll submission in accordance with EBA requirements and Barwon Health policies & procedures, within approved operational FTE

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in contemporary healthcare cleaning practices
• Prior management experience and ability to lead, manage and motivate a large team in either a Healthcare Environmental Services role, or facilities management role and preferable in a customer focussed industry for more than 2 years
• Excellent understanding of rostering, productivity and budgeting, with strong financial acumen

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person:  Andrew Gibson
Email:  [email protected]

Application closing date: 18 February 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.