Housekeeper

• Location: Macquarie University Hospital, North Ryde, Dharug land
• Appointment Type: Casual
• Classification: $36.10 hourly (incl. casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

The Role

• Immediate start for an experienced and hardworking Housekeeper to join our team at Macquarie University Hospital on a Casual basis.
• Multiple shifts are available, suits flexible availabilities (Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights)
• Be part of a University-owned, innovative, integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

Key Accountabilities of a Housekeeper include (but not limited to):

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning quality across the hospital and clinic buildings
• Work to job specifications in line with MUH and housekeeping policies and procedures
• Demonstrate versatility across all facets of detail cleaning including (but not limited to) floors, bathrooms, offices, fixtures and fittings
• Deliver excellent service to clients, staff and visitors
• Participates in audit preparation and auditing processes
• Ensures all mandatory training and competencies for a Housekeeper are completed in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in service delivery
• Participates in and contributes to occupational health and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for self, clients, community, staff and visitors
• Complies with obligations under Work Health and Safety Act 2012
• Ensures incidences are reported accurately and in a timely manner

About You
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for meeting of quality standards and versatility in all facets of detail cleaning across Macquarie University Hospital and Clinics. The successful candidate will have worked as a Housekeeper/Cleaner, providing good customer service and achieving high quality cleaning standards within a healthcare, industrial, or hospitality facility. Having worked in a relevant setting, you will have a good eye for detail, values communication & teamwork, and determined to accomplish work allocations within specified service timeframes.

Why Join Us
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

To Apply:
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your resume:

• High standard of customer service
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexible and positive attitude with the ability to deal with a changing environment
• Previous experience in Housekeeping and Accommodation Services
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude with a desire to learn
• Willingness to participate in quality control and self-development training programs
• Great time management skills
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment

Role Specific Conditions:

• Ability to work shift work/work as per the roster
• Previous experience in a private hospital Setting would be highly desirable
• MQ Health Immunisation screening requirements
• Criminal History Check

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
Applications Close: Friday 27 March 2026 (11:55pm) AEDST

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Learn More
Discover the unique career opportunities we can offer by visiting our Careers Page.