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This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-ratad to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (2 month contract)Position Classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2Remuneration: $30.21 ph + superHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ653523Location: Balranald NSW (1-hour from Swan Hill VIC)Please note we will be reviewing and interviewing applicants throughout the advertising period Balranald truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can''t wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.What you''ll be doing To ensure areas are cleaned as per the Environmental Cleaning Standards Operating Procedures, to stop the risk of infection to staff, patients and visitors. General cleaning duties which include toilets, hand basins, offices, consult rooms, waiting rooms, floors and door frames, seeping, mopping, windows, vacuuming, dusting, removal of waste, restock toiletries. All cleaning as per Environmental Cleaning Standard Operating Procedures. Complete documentation and reports applicable to the role Participate in quality programs as required to ensure ongoing improvement of services within the work area. What we offer Access to the in-house gym A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. How to applyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role. Food Safety Certificate or willingness to undertake within six months of employment. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor. Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Balranald connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn /welcomeexperience Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Angeline Vogel onApplications Close: 29th April 2026 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children''s voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #RuralHealthIncentives