This role provides the co-ordination and supervision of Operational Support Services teams delivering environmental services across a range of portfolios, including porterage, cleaning, waste and linen for Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Manager (Environmental Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Plan and coordinate service audits to ensure standards and tasks are completed by all staff
• Monitor rosters in conjunction with the Service Support Unit within budget integrity
• Develop process improvements for continuous quality improvement and accreditation programs
• Liaise with the Nurse Unit Managers and other stakeholders on the delivery of environmental services

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Driver Licence
• There is a requirement to work across both shifts (Day and Afternoon) and over both facilities Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina/Communities
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $84 962 - $93 556 per annum

About Us

Environmental Services Operations, Operational Support Services, People and Corporate Division core service is to provide end to end cleaning, porterage and waste management across two hospital campuses and multiple community sites.  The Environmental Services Operations workforce profile is 800+ Operational Support Officers and several administration officers with an annual operating budget of over $38 million.

Environmental Services Operations has three operating portfolios each led by a Service Manager.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 16 February 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC674917

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC674917 - RD (PDF)