Careers in Support Services

Housekeepers and cleaners provide high-quality cleaning, housekeeping, waste management, and pest control services in accordance with Aged Care Standards and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Standards.

We are a happy, friendly team, always striving to improve our service delivery.

What do you need to start?

You don’t need any qualifications to work in this team making this is a terrific opportunity to join Barwon Health in an entry-level role.

What you do need is a keen eye for cleanliness, the ability to do a Functional Capacity Assessment to make sure you are capable of doing physical work for eight-hour shifts, and a positive and caring nature to be able to understand the sensitivity and confidentiality of working in healthcare.

Barwon Health offers a five-day course at GenU for eligible participants that can provide you with the tools to apply and understand the job and healthcare setting better. Contact our Talent Acquisition team by phoning (03) 4215 0812 or email [email protected] for details about this course and if you are eligible.

Who might this job suit?

You are a team player and want to make a real difference in the lives and experiences of our patients. You enjoy cleaning and making sure that infection prevention is your main priority.

You may have just left school, you might be returning to the workforce, you might be looking for a career change, or you may be already cleaning somewhere else and want to join Barwon Health.

You will be required to obtain both a current police check and approved Working with Children’s Check and provide and meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.

The main functions of the PSA role include cleaning, meal delivery, patient transport and courier, and patient and ward support.

The role of a PSA requires effective and efficient cleaning of acute areas, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the Victorian Healthcare Cleaning Standards.

What do you need to start?

To apply for the role of a PSA Level 2 you require a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.

Locally, The Gordon runs Health Services courses. The courses are full-time with placements available at Barwon Health and career opportunities after course completion.

Who might this job suit?

Someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives and experiences of our patients.

You’ll be a team player who exemplifies the Barwon Health values of accountability and compassion and have a can-do attitude. You are passionate about working with people in a fast-paced environment where no day is the ever same.

You might be a school leaver thinking about starting a career in healthcare, someone looking for a career change or getting back into the workforce, or someone already working in a healthcare support role who wants a new challenge.

You will be required to obtain both a current police check and approved Working with Children’s Check and provide and meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.

Theatre technicians are an integral part of the perioperative team, working closely with doctors and nurses in operating theatres to care for patients before, during and after operations. They ensure a patient’s safety and comfort while they are in the operating theatre and may set up equipment used during surgery.

Duties of your role include:

• Being familiar with the daily theatre work schedule
• Communicating with theatre colleagues to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Ensuring a clean, well-prepared theatre environment for staff and patients
• Ensuring the correct positioning and preparation of the patient for their procedure

What do you need to start?

All you need is to want to work in a hospital, have a mature attitude, have a want to care for people and be able to learn on the job. Barwon Health can provide the training if you want to work with us.

You will be required to obtain both a current police check and approved Working with Children’s Check and provide and meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.

Who might this job suit?

You might be a school leaver thinking about starting a career in healthcare, someone looking for a career change or getting back into the workforce, or someone already working in a healthcare support role who wants a new challenge.

You will be required to obtain both a current police check and approved Working with Children’s Check and provide and meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.

Meet the team

I love my job as every day is exciting and different! No matter what theatre you’re in and what medical discipline you are providing for, it is never the same. You are challenged to think on your feet and assist and problem solve on a daily basis. Working in a team environment very rewarding. To have colleagues to rely on, sound off for experience and advice. Laughter and support is an invaluable thing. Barwon Health has supported my career development over the years and I have now become a Cell Saver too. It allows me to work in elective or trauma cases. I am on call o\n throughout the roster. There is a lot of general excitement and variety.

Justine, Theatre Technician

What work would you be doing?

Instrument technicians hold a unique and vital role within health services.

As an instrument technician you will be involved in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices that require disinfection and sterilisation. The majority of the work for an instrument technician is the decontamination, disinfection, packing and inspection and sterilisation of surgical instrumentation.

While surgical instruments are the main workload of the department we also reprocess medical devices and instruments from birth suite, ICU, medical imaging and many other areas of the organisation.

What do you need to start?

Locally, The Gordon runs a course: HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services. The course is part-time (one day a week) for 12 months and you can work while you study.

Who might this job suit?

You might be a school leaver thinking about starting a career in healthcare, someone looking for a career change or getting back into the workforce, or someone already working in a healthcare support role who wants a new challenge.

You will be required to obtain both a current police check and approved Working with Children’s Check and provide and meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.