Environmental Services Manager

Melbourneprivatehospital; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare facility in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Environmental Services Manager to oversee operations and staff management in Environmental Services. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to maintain high performance standards. Responsibilities include managing rostering and supervising day-to-day operations. This role is crucial for ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably in healthcare.
• Skills in managing a 24/7 roster using electronic systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for team and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Services staff and operations.
• Supervise staffing, rostering, and daily operations.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Ability to manage rostering

Attention to infection control standards

Job description

Newcastle Private Hospital is looking to employ an Environmental Services Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. If you have proven experience in a leadership role with a strong commitment to customer service, we encourage you to apply now.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the management of the Environmental Services staff and ensure a high level of Environmental Services across the facility.
• Manage rostering, staffing and day to day supervision of team.
• Communicate and deal with contractors to facilitate managing waste, linen and cleaning services.
• Review and develop work tasks and schedules for the environmental services team.
• Operate in line with infection control standards and WHS policy & procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, clients and staff.
• Previous experience as a supervisor or manager in a hospital, environmental services, hotel services, or shopping centre.
• Knowledge of managing a 24/7 roster using electronic time and attendance systems (e.g., Dimensions).
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills and motivation to ensure excellence in customer service.
• The ability to complete tasks within a measurable timeframe.
• The ability to work in a diverse physically challenging position/workload.

Why Healthscope?

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

About us

Newcastle Private Hospital, Where doing what you love means more.

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

Come and be the difference in our patient\'s lives.

Applications

Applications close: 5th March, 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [e-mail]

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.