Animal House Cleaner at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

57002.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Sanitization, Biosecurity Standards, Infection Control, Waste Disposal, Attention To Detail, Animal Welfare, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Animal Facility Cleaner – Make a Difference Every Day Part time permanent opportunity, 35 hours per week Excellent benefits including salary packaging Friendly & supportive team Join our team and play a vital role in supporting animal welfare and life-changing research. As an Animal Facility Cleaner, your work directly contributes to maintaining a safe, ethical, and high-quality environment for animals and staff. We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Compassion and respect for animals Integrity in maintaining strict hygiene and biosecurity standards Pride in delivering consistently high cleaning standards A team-focused attitude About the Role Cleaning and sanitising animal cages and bottles and maintaining other areas within the facility. Working with and maintaining equipment such as lab cage washers and autoclaves. Waste disposal in line with safety protocols. Supporting infection control and biosecurity measures. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and organisation. The classification for this position will be IN20 ($57,002 per annum) Your Contribution Strong attention to detail Ability to follow strict procedures and guidelines Commitment to animal welfare and workplace safety Previous cleaning or animal facility experience (desirable but not essential) A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Closing Date: 8 June 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing animal cages, bottles, and facility areas while operating lab cage washers and autoclaves. The role also involves managing waste disposal and supporting strict biosecurity and infection control measures.